A 102-year-old woman succumbed to a fatal house fire in the inner Melbourne suburb of Coburg, authorities reported.
The blaze broke out at the Reynard Street residence just before midnight on Monday, claiming the life of the home’s sole occupant.
Firefighters responded to the scene, but their efforts were too late to save the elderly woman. Victoria Police have stated that the fire is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
The Reynard Street property, located in Coburg, was the site of the deadly house fire.
According to officials, there were no other occupants in the home at the time of the incident.
Investigations into the cause of the blaze are ongoing, although authorities have ruled out any suspicious circumstances.
The coroner’s office will receive a report on the incident, which will provide further details on the events surrounding the woman’s tragic death.