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Shepparton house fire being treated as suspicious

By Bree Harding

Jun 30, 2025

The fire is being treated as suspicious. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

A Shepparton home has gone up in flames in a fire that police are investigating as suspicious.

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Fire Rescue Victoria responded to the fire at a McLean Crt residence at 4.23am on Monday, June 30, after callers to Triple Zero reported seeing flames coming from the home.

Firefighters arrived within seven minutes to find the house fully alight.

An FRV spokesperson said crews conducted an overhaul of the property to contain the flames and the scene was deemed under control at 5.13am.

“No occupants were located at the time of the fire,” the spokesperson said.

“The fire was deemed suspicious with the scene handed to Victoria Police.

Police are appealing for witnesses as they continue their investigations into the incident.

Anyone who has information, CCTV or dashcam footage that could help police is urged to contact Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5820 5777 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

By Bree Harding

Senior journalist