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Death confirmed in Longwood bushfire area

GOBUR, VIC. — Victoria Police confirms human remains have sadly been found in the Longwood bushfire area.

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The Black Saturday bushfire approaches Kinglake on February 7, 2009. PHOTO: Ashley Geelan/VicNews.

GOBUR, VIC. — Victoria Police confirms human remains have sadly been found in the Longwood bushfire area.

Police were able to access a fire-affected stretch off Yarck Road, Gobur, this afternoon.

Sadly, human remains were found around 100m from a vehicle.

The person is yet to be formally identified.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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