The bodies of a woman and three children have been found following a house fire in Glen Waverley, in Melbourne\u2019s south-east.<\/p>\n
Firefighters were called to Tulloch Grove about 1:40am on Sunday after receiving multiple calls about smoke coming from a two-storey townhouse.<\/p>\n
Crews found the garage on the ground level well alight and the home filled with smoke.<\/p>\n
\u201cSadly, a woman and three children have been located deceased at the residence and are yet to be formally identified,\u201d a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.<\/p>\n
A man was able to escape and was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.<\/p>\n
Fire Rescue Victoria assistant chief fire officer Costa Katsikis said crews worked hard, battling an intense blaze.<\/p>\n
\u201cUpon arrival they were confronted by a fierce fire, a high fire load, a very hot fire that tragically ended in the loss of four lives and one person taken to hospital with smoke inhalation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts go out to the family and friends impacted by this tragic event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Neighbours were evacuated and it took more than two hours to bring the blaze under control.<\/p>\n
Arson Squad detectives were called to the scene and the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.<\/p>\n
Mr Katsikis said the relationship between the injured man and the other occupants was under investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe person was a male, age at this point unknown, but he was obviously nearby the fire and he\u2019s been taken to hospital with smoke inhalation,\u201d he told the ABC.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe relationship with the occupants is undetermined at this point of time but more details will come to light with the investigation as it proceeds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n
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