25 July 2025, 1:42 AM
A man has died this morning (Friday 25 July) after a fire in Coonamble's Aberford Street.
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Police say that emergency services responded at about 2:30am to reports of a blaze inside a granny flat at the rear of a home.
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Fire and Rescue NSW crew extinguished the fire and the body of a man was found inside the premises.
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"Whilst yet to be formally identified the body is believed to be the 34-year-old occupant," a police spokesperson said.
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"Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation.
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"About one hour prior to the fire, police were at the location for an unrelated matter."
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The fire is not being treated as suspicious.
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A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
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Police are urging anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.