A woman has died in a house fire near Shellharbour earlier today.
About 11:55 am (Friday 27 December 2024), police were called to Bradman Avenue, Warilla, following reports of a house fire.
On arrival, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District found the house well alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished the blaze, before recovering the body of a woman on the property.
She is yet to be formally identified, however is believed to be aged in her 70s.
Police have established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report is being prepared for the information of the coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.