In short:
A child has died and a 40-year-old is in hospital with serious injuries following a house fire on Newbury Street in Werribee in the early hours of Monday, 1 June 2026. Around 40 firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria and the CFA brought the blaze under control by 1.13am as police and an arson chemist investigate the circumstances.
Forty firefighters attend scene
A child has died following a house fire at a Newbury Street address in Werribee in the early hours of Monday, 1 June 2026.
Fire Rescue Victoria, supported by CFA crews, were called to the address just after midnight following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000). Approximately 40 firefighters attended the scene.
Firefighters arrived to find a single-storey brick home, approximately 20 metres by 15 metres, fully involved in fire. Crews worked to extinguish the blaze, bringing the fire under control by 1.13am. Newbury Street was partially closed, with a handful of onlookers gathered as emergency crews worked through the night.
The child was found deceased inside the home. A 40-year-old resident was transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria with serious injuries, firefighters confirmed. Two dogs were also found deceased inside the property.
Peer support and counselling have been made available to first responders.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire. An arson chemist is expected to attend the scene as part of the inquiry.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
