By Brendan Rees
A 35-year-old man has died following a house fire in Cranbourne West early on Saturday morning 23 May.
Emergency services were called to the blaze on Hazelmere Avenue about 2.45am.
The Cranbourne West man was taken to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition with upper and lower body injuries, however, died from his injuries on Sunday night 24 May.
Three children and a woman escaped without injury.
Firefighters from Cranbourne and Narre Warren were called to the incident about 2.40am where they found the house engulfed in flames.
The blaze was brought under control at 3.15am but crews remained on-site until at least 6.20am.
A CFA spokesperson said the fire had not been deemed suspicious, adding it was believed the fire had started in the garage before spreading to the house.
The extent of the damage was unknown at this stage but the CFA spokesperson said the fire was being investigated.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
The family have set up a fundraiser page to ease the financial burden of the man’s fiance and their four children, which has already raised $35,995 in less than 24 hours.
“My sister Alana and her family had a tragic house fire. Her fiancè Chris passed away after trying to save their house. Alana is left with three young children – Indy 9, Willow, 5, and Bay, 4 years old,” the Go Fund Me page states.
“We are asking for any donation to help please this beautiful young family during this horrific time.”
To donated visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9wfadt-help-our-young-family
