Two dead in Donvale house fire

Sowaibah Hanifie
7NEWS
Two people died when a fire broke out at a home in Ringwood North early Saturday morning.

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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The blaze was brought under control within 45 minutes but the home was destroyed, with the roof collapsing.

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

Two people have died in a house fire in Melbourne’s east overnight. 
Two people have died in a house fire in Melbourne’s east overnight.  Credit: 7NEWS
firefighters are still trying to extinguish the blaze in Ringwood North.
firefighters are still trying to extinguish the blaze in Ringwood North. Credit: 7NEWS

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