Fatal House Fire in St Albans Under Investigation

A man was found dead after a blaze engulfed a Melbourne home, prompting an arson investigation.

Emergency services responded to a house fire on Power Street in St Albans, Melbourne, around 2:40am.
Firefighters took nearly an hour to control the fire, which had threatened nearby residences.
A man's body was discovered inside the house after the fire was extinguished; his identity remains unknown.
Authorities have established a crime scene and an arson chemist is set to examine the site.
Residents from nearby properties were evacuated, and police are assisting with alternative accommodations.