HUME: Unit fire at Broadmeadows
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a structure fire on Graham St, Broadmeadows after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire at 1.26am on Monday, May 12.
Crews arrived on scene within three minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the weatherboard unit, so the response was escalated.
FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties, which were quite close and affected.
One occupant evacuated safely and was assessed by Ambulance Victoria for smoke inhalation.
The fire in the 8m x 8m double storey brick unit was deemed under control by 2am.
Cause of the fire is not yet known but it as toi be be investigated by FRV specialists.
Firefighters were to remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

