Overview
- Emergency crews responded to a blaze at a block of units on Marigold Street in Wendouree about 6:30am Monday, where a man was found unresponsive inside.
- Firefighters extinguished the fire and paramedics tried to revive the man at the scene, but he died.
- Police have declared the property a crime scene as they examine how the fire started.
- Detectives are seeking dashcam or CCTV footage and other tips through Crime Stoppers.
- Neighbors tried to reach the man before crews arrived, including breaking a window, but heavy smoke forced them back.