Donvale, Melbourne: Tributes for dad and 'good neighbour' killed in ferocious house fire that also claimed the life of his son
- Fire razed house in Melbourne's east early Saturday
- The bodies of a father and son were found inside
- READ MORE: AFL player up for Brownlow despite seven game ban
Tributes are flowing for a man described as a loving father who perished in a tragic house fire alongside his son in Melbourne's east.
Victoria Police are investigating the cause of the blaze at Craig Road, Donvale, however, a spokeswoman confirmed the fire has been deemed non-suspicious.
Emergency services raced to the scene about 3.45am on Saturday and found the two-storey house well ablaze.
After a 45-minute battle, the fire was deemed under control just after 4.30am and the bodies of father Calvin Reeder and his son Brendon were found inside.
Mr Reeder's neighbour, Angelo von Möller, paid tribute, describing him as caring and generous.
'This is an incredibly tragic loss for our community,' Mr Möller told NewsWire.
'Calvin was always there for us and our neighbours, whether it was just to have a chat or to fix a part on a tractor, he was there for us.
'He was the epitome of a good neighbour. He was a loving father to his son Brendon'.
Loving dad and 'good neighbour' Calvin Reeder died in a fire at a Donvale home on Saturday morning
His son Brendon Reeder also died in the fire which has been deemed non-suspicious
The home in Melbourne's east has been destroyed in the blaze (pictured)
At least 12 fire trucks reportedly attended the blaze, the cause of which is not yet known.
'Crews aggressively attacked the fire,' a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said.
'The home has been destroyed by fire and the roof has collapsed.'
On Saturday afternoon police were working through the rubble and the front yard was taped off.
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives, including an arson chemist, are investigating what sparked the fire.
Police have urged witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
At least 12 fire trucks (one is pictured) reportedly attended the blaze, the cause of which is not yet known
Arson squad detectives were at the property on Saturday afternoon
