Coburg North: 102-year-old woman killed in house fire
A 102-year-old woman has been killed in an overnight fire in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Emergency rushed to a house fire in Reynard St in Coburg North just before midnight on Monday.
The only occupant of the house, a 102-year-old woman was found dead inside the home.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the fire was not suspicious and a report for the coroner will be prepared.
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