3 people die in Melbourne house fire
A huge fire has destroyed a home and left at least 3 people dead in Melbourne, Australia.
25 firefighters tackled the fire on Main Road, Clayton West at around 12.50am, on 1st June.
A spokesperson for Victoria Police said: “Detectives believe that four people usually reside in the home and they are yet to be accounted for.”
It is thought that a mother in her 30s and her two boys, aged five and nine died in the fire although this has not yet been confirmed.
Several neighbours tried desperately to break into the property to rescue the mother and children.
A spokesman from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade said that the roof almost collapsed before the fire was brought under control. He added: “An MFB fire Investigator is in attendance along with police personnel. Firefighters will be in attendance for some hours assisting to determine a cause.”
An arson and explosive squad detective will be visiting the scene to determine how the fire was started.