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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lanie Tindale

Person dies from Calwell house fire

Calwell (Geopolitical Entity)
The house on Duggan Street, Calwell. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

A person has died from a fire at a house on Duggan Street on Tuesday night, police said.

The gender, age and identity of the person who died is unknown and suspicious circumstances have not been ruled out.

"About 10pm last night, ACT Policing and ACT Fire & Rescue received reports of a house fire with a possible person inside," they said in a statement.

"Despite efforts of neighbours, police officers and ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters, the person was unable to be saved.

"The cause of the fire is currently being investigated. A report is being prepared for the coroner."

The house on Duggan Street, Calwell. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
  • Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7129627.

More to come.

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