A BODY has been tragically found inside the charred remains of a house near Glen Innes, after a fierce blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning.
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New England police officers were investigating the housefire on Wednesday afternoon, when they found the body of a man during an inspection of the Ben Lomond property.
The man had not yet been formally identified, but police believe he was a resident of the home.
The fire is not being treated as suspicious, police confirmed.
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Police said emergency services were first called to the housefire on the New England Highway, about 40km south of Glen Innes, just before 1:30am on Wednesday.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, but the home was extensively damaged.
New England police established a crime scene and later discovered the man's body.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
