A man has been found dead after fire gutted his apartment in South Yarra.
Fire crews were called just after midnight to the apartment block on Malvern Road, South Yarra, and found a dead man after searching the property.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade said the two-storey apartment complex, at the back of several shops, was extensively damaged.
Firefighters had difficulty getting into the building, he said, but managed to get in through a rear laneway.
Once the firefighters managed to enter the building, the apartment was well alight.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and detectives and MFB crews will investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
