The body of a man has been found in the charred remains of a caravan that was engulfed in flames in Melbourne's west.
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Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at the Honey Hush Caravan Park in Laverton North about 6.30pm on Sunday.
"Crews arrived to find a caravan fully alight with reports from bystanders that someone was inside," Fire Rescue Victoria said.
Despite efforts from firefighters using multiple hose lines to extinguish the blaze, the caravan was destroyed.
The remains of a person were found as firefighters searched the charred shell of the caravan, fire authorities said.
The body is yet to be formally identified.
Honey Hush Caravan Park manager and co-owner Anne-Marie Tedesco described the frantic scenes while the caravan was engulfed in flames.
"Everyone was out trying to do things to, firstly, get him out and then they realised it was just too dangerous," she told reporters.
"But the way they all stuck together, hugging each other, looking out for each other, it was really wonderful to see.
"Wherever he is now, I hope he's in a better place."
The cause of the fire will be investigated by Victoria Police with assistance from fire investigators.
However, police are not treating the fire as suspicious.
Australian Associated Press
