19 June 2025

Man found dead after fire destroys Batemans Bay home

| By Claire Sams
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House fire in Denhams Beach

Police say the man is believed to be in his 50s. Photo: Drew Deck.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead following a house fire in the Eurobodalla.

A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 5:20 am (Thursday, 19 June), emergency services were called to Beach Road, Denhams Beach, just south of Batemans Bay, following reports of a house fire.

Officers attached to the South Coast Police District arrived to find a home “well alight”.

Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze, though the home was destroyed.

Following a search of the ruins, emergency services located the body of a man.

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According to police, he has not been formally identified but is believed to be in his 50s.

Police have established a crime scene, and detectives have started inquiries into the cause of the fire.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or by visiting https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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