Fatal house fire in Melbourne’s north

A man has died following a house fire in Melbourne’s north.

Emergency services were called to a fire at a property in Oaklands Road, Oaklands Junction, at around 3.30am.

Fire crews brought the blaze under control in around 20 minutes.

The deceased man has been identified as 52-year-old horse riding coach Darren Green.

The cause of the blaze is unknown.

An arson chemist is expected to examine the site today.