Firefighters attack house fire in Toorak

At 12.18am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to an incident on St Georges Road, Toorak after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the two-storey brick house, so the response was escalated.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began an external attack on the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties from significant ember attack.

There were no occupants home at the time of the fire as it appears the house is undergoing renovations. There has also been significant structural collapse due to the intensity of the fire.

The fire was deemed Under Control by 1.05am.

The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists in conjunction with Victoria Police.

Firefighters will remain on scene to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.