BANYULE: 33 firefighters at Heidelberg West
Fire Rescue Victoria responded at 8.36pm on Sunday, October 26, to an incident on Ebony Parade, Heidelberg West, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a structure fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a 10m x 10m single storey brick unit well alight, with flames visible through the roof.
Crews immediately escalated the response, sending additional appliances and firefighters to the scene.
Working together, the first arriving FRV crews conducted an internal fire attack and primary search of the premises.
An occupant had self-evacuated from the home prior to FRV’s arrival.
The occupant was treated by Ambulance Victoria paramedics at the scene.
The fire was deemed under control at 9.47pm.
Firefighters remained on scene overnight to extinguish hotspots and ensure the safety of the area.
FRV’s specialist fire investigators were to attend at first light to determine the cause.
A total of 33 firefighters and nine appliances attended the incident.
Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police were also in attendance to assist with operations.
Power and gas companies were also requested to isolate the scene.