Investigation launched into Avoca death

Police have declared a crime scene at a grass and vehicle fire at Avoca, where a body was located inside a car on Tuesday night.

Initial investigations indicate police were called to a grass fire at 8.10pm on vacant land near Johnston Street.

Officers found a vehicle was also alight nearby and a deceased person was located inside the car.

A crime scene was declared and investigations into the incident are underway.

Anyone who may have witnessed a vehicle driving into grassland on Johnston Street before the fire, or who may have further information that could assist investigators, is urged to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

There is no further information at this time.