The 53-year-old man’s body was found inside the Thompson Street unit after emergency services responded to a callout about 2am, police said in a statement.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which is not being treated as suspicious.

Police said a report will now be prepared for the coroner.

Inquiries into the incident continue and any information that may assist police should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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