Fire at Thornbury flat brought under control

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to reports of a flat on fire in Thornbury about 4.30am following multiple Triple Zero (000 calls).

Crews arrived on scene within 3.5 minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from a flat on the second storey of a brick unit development.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus, made entry and began an internal attack on the fire as well as protecting the adjoining flats.

There were no occupants found in any of the fire-affected flats.

The fire was deemed under control by 5.30am.

The cause of the fire is being suspicious at this stage and has been referred to Victoria Police for investigation.

Ambulance Victoria also attended.