Emergency services responded to a fire inside a unit in Frankston on Thursday afternoon.
It’s believed witnesses called Triple Zero (000) with reports that a unit on Franklin Court was engulfed in flames about 4pm.
During the evacuation of the property, a yet-to-be-identified person was located deceased inside.
No one else was injured during the blaze.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.