A BODY found in Dawesville this morning is understood to be that of a man.
Police say the body is so badly burnt that he will have to be identified by his dental records.
About 12:45am this morning police were contacted by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services regarding a vehicle fire in an Estuary Road car park near Thisbe Drive.
Fire fighters found the dead body inside the Holden Colorado when they extinguished the fire.
Local police attended and cordoned off the area.
Fremantle Detectives and Arson Squad detectives are at the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who saw anything suspicious in the vicinity of the car park overnight is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.