Man found dead after fire rips through Melbourne unit

A crime scene has been set up, with the arson squad at the scene to determine if the blaze at the Romawi Street home in Altona about 3.30am was suspicious.

Fire Rescue Victoria crews forced entry into the unit and quickly discovered the single occupant before removing him from the burning home and starting CPR. Police and the arson squad investigate a fire at an Altona unit where a man was found dead. Picture: Andrew Henshaw/NCA NewsWireFire Rescue Victoria said the fire was declared under control at 3.43am.Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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