Overview
- Emergency crews attended a house on Southwinds Road in Armstrong Creek after a call about 3:10am on Saturday and found the home fully engulfed in flames.
- A man was found dead inside the property and has not yet been formally identified by police.
- Victoria Police have established a crime scene and are treating the blaze as the subject of an active investigation into its cause.
- Officers are urging anyone who saw suspicious activity or who has CCTV or dash‑cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.
- The incident renews local concern about emergency response capacity in Armstrong Creek, a growing suburb that has experienced delays building a permanent fire station.