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Friday, December 6, 2024

Man, 59, dies in house fire

The body of a man has been found inside a smoke-filled unit at Forster yesterday. 

Just before 10am on Saturday, emergency services were called to a unit on Little Street, Forster, after reports of a fire. 

On arrival, officers from Manning/Great Lakes Police District noticed a large amount of smoke emanating from the front door and forced their way inside.

The body of the occupant, a 59-year-old man, was found inside. He was declared deceased. 

A crime scene was established as detectives and crimescene investigators work to determine the cause of the fire; however, initial inquiries indicate there are no suspicious circumstances. 

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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