Person dies following house fire in Ngunnawal

A person has died following a house fire in Ngunnawal overnight.

Just after midnight ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a house fire on Paul Coe Crescent.

Firefighters arrived to find an aggressive fire and were not able to enter the premises.

It took firefighters more than an hour to contain the blaze,

An ACT Policing Spokesperson said a search of the premises, which was delayed due to concerns over the structural integrity of the building this morning, located a body about 12.40pm.

The circumstances surrounding the fire will be investigated by ACT Policing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police ask that anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or have information about the fire, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference 6872967. Information can be provided anonymously.