AN investigation is underway after a body was found following a house fire at Bellingen.
Emergency services were called to Dillon Close, Bellingen, shortly after 5.10am on Tuesday 14 October, after a two-level home was seen alight.
A woman was able to escape the house, but a second resident was unaccounted for.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze about 5.40am.
A body – believed to be that of the missing person – was found when the building was searched.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District established a crime scene, with inquiries underway to formally identify the body and determine how the fire started.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Information is managed on a confidential basis.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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