Four fatalities in Werribee house fire, Police confirm

Arson and Explosives Squad detectives are investigating after four children perished in a house fire in Werribee this morning.

Investigators have been told the fire started in the Mantello Drive property just after 1am.

Four children, two boys aged 3 and 10 years, and two girls aged 1 and 6 years, died in the blaze.

A 45-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, and an 8-year-old boy were able to escape the fire.

All three were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The woman is in hospital, being treated for smoke inhalation.

The boy has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Arson Squad detectives will prepare a report for the Coroner which is normal procedure for any fatal house fire.