Police to search burned-out Perth shop for human remains

Police will search Perth's B&M superstore for human remains after it was gutted in a suspicious fire.

Police said there was a possibility that a body was in the store and they believe they know the person's identity.

The roof of the B&M store at St Catherine's Retail Park collapsed after fire broke out just before 02:15 on Saturday.

The building is still inaccessible due to the extent of the fire damage.

Ch Insp Ian Scott said: "Our inquiries have given us reason to believe that there may be a person within the building.

"Our investigation into the fire is being conducted with this possibility in mind and efforts are continuing to make the building safe to enter, at which point it will then be fully examined.

"We believe that we know the identity of the individual, and specialist officers are providing support to their family at this time."

Officers confirmed on Monday that the fire was being treated as suspicious.

Animals from the neighbouring Pets at Home were also evacuated but none of them were injured.