MONASH: Police probe fire at Mt Waverley
Fire Rescue Victoria crews have spent the early morning hours of M<onday (Apr. 21) battling a fire at an abandoned building in Mt Waverley.
Firefighters were called to the weatherboard home in Lawrence Rd just after midnight following multiple Triple Zero (000) calls. They arrived on scene within six minutes.
Crews worked quickly to gain the upper hand of the blaze, getting it under control within 20 minutes of arriving on scene.
Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended.
The fire caused severe damage to the home and a building surveyor were to attend to make an assessment.
The incident is being treated as suspicious and has been referred to Victoria Police for investigation.