Newtown house fire not suspicious

Skene St Upper house fire (Ivan Kemp) 345014_01

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Newtown on Monday morning.

Emergency Services were called to the Upper Skene Street home following reports of the fire about 2am.

A woman found inside the property died at the scene.

Victoria Police told the Independent that the fire was not being treated as suspicious and never was in the first place.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.