Two dead in Donvale house fire
Two people have died in a house fire in Melbourne’s east overnight.
Fire crews were called to a Donvale home, about 20km east of Melbourne, early on Saturday morning.
Firefighters arrived to find the multi-level, brick and steel-constructed home fully engulfed in flames.
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Two bodies, which are yet to be formally identified, were later found inside the property.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed the fire has been deemed non-suspicious.
- With AAP
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