AN elderly man dragged from his burning home in Geelong by neighbours has died in hospital.
The critically injured man, 88, was dragged from his bed by the neighbours after they noticed flames coming from the Alma Court property in the suburb of Newcomb just after 1am.
He was taken to Geelong Hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
CFA spokesman Craig Owston said firefighters praised the neighbours' courage.
"It’s a pretty heroic effort considering what they were confronted with," Mr Owston said.
He said firefighters brought the fire under control shortly after 2am, and there was damage to the property’s roof.
Investigators will arrive at the scene this morning to determine the cause, but it is not considered suspicious.
Meanwhile, police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Tarneit, in Melbourne’s west, last night.
Neighbours say they heard a loud explosion before the house on Leakes Rd went up in flames about 11.30pm.
Police have set up a crime scene at the house, which was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit
www.crimestoppers.com.au
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