A man’s body has been discovered following a devastating house fire near Forbes overnight.
Emergency services were called to a property on Palazzis Road at Ooma, about 23 kilometres south of Forbes, shortly after 9.40pm on Saturday, 16 May, following reports of a house fire.
Officers attached to the Central West Police District arrived to find the home well alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished the blaze; however, the home was destroyed.
Following a search of the property, the body of a man was located inside the house. He is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene has been established as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.