'Caring' woman, 71, found dead after house fire in Sydney

Emergency services were called to a location connected Hilltop Road successful Avalon Beach astir 1am connected Friday pursuing reports of a fire.

Firefighters and constabulary arrived astatine nan segment to find 71-year-old Wendy Dyson's location wholly alight.

It took firefighters an hr to power nan fire.

After nan blaze was extinguished, constabulary and occurrence crews worked to find Wendy.

Human remains had been recovered astatine nan location pursuing an "extensive search" yesterday, constabulary said.

The remains are yet to beryllium formally identified nevertheless constabulary judge they beryllium to Wendy.

Wendy's family said they are "devastated and heartbroken" complete nan news.

"Wendy was incredibly benignant and caring and dedicated her life to helping others," nan family said successful a statement.

"A erstwhile teacher, Wendy astir precocious worked portion clip school swimming to children pinch disability.

"Our family would for illustration to petition privateness during this very difficult time."

A crime segment has been established astatine nan location and inquiries into nan occurrence are ongoing.

Emergency services continued searching nan location today.

A study will beryllium prepared for nan Coroner.

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