A devastating house fire in St Kilda, Melbourne, has claimed the life of a man, leaving the community in shock.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night at a property on Chapel St, with emergency services receiving the call at around 8:40 pm.
What We Know So Far
Fire crews rushed to the scene and discovered a man with critical injuries inside the burning house.
Despite their best efforts to save him, the man sadly passed away after being treated at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been formally released yet.
***Police have arrested and charged a 30 years old man.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the man’s death are still unclear, with police treating the incident as suspicious.
A crime scene has been established, and an arson chemist will be conducting a thorough assessment of the scene to determine the origin of the fire.
Call for Witnesses
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
If you have any details that might help with the investigation, don’t hesitate to reach out.