The physique was found final evening, hours after the blaze was extinguished on Hollywood Crescent in North Willoughby.
It is understood mother-of-two Joyce Lewis was killed within the blaze, however police say the individual is but to be formally recognized.
Neighbours first referred to as emergency providers after seeing thick flames coming from the property about 9.30am.
Greater than 40 firefighters and at the very least 12 home equipment rushed to the scene.
“I attempted to get a ladder up there however there was no probability,” resident Arman Kum mentioned.
“Joyce was screaming out my title till the final minute.
“I attempted to get there, however I simply could not.”
A firefighter was additionally taken to hospital after burning his hand whereas attempting to entry the property.
It is understood Lewis was the one one on the property when the blaze started, together with her husband interstate.
Firefighters are working to find out the circumstances surrounding the hearth, the trigger just isn’t but recognized.
