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Police investigate fatal fire at Melbourne caravan park

Investigators have established a crime scene at a caravan park in Campbellfield after a person died in a fire early this morning.

Police investigate fatal fire at Melbourne caravan park

Police are investigating a fatal fire that occurred at a caravan park in Campbellfield, Melbourne's north, early this morning. The fire at Sylvan caravan park on Sydney Road was reported around 4:30am, and crews from Fire Rescue Victoria arrived at the scene within minutes. According to a Victoria Police spokesperson, a person has died in the incident, but no further details have been released at this time.

A crime scene has been established at the caravan park, and detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire, though the specifics have not been determined. Acting Commander Matt Nicholson from FRV stated that the fire was intense when first encountered, but was brought under control by approximately 20 firefighters within about ten minutes.

Police have appealed to the public for any information related to the fire to be reported to CrimeStoppers at 1800 333 000.

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