Firefighters protect neighbouring properties from Springvale South blaze

Firefighters successfully stopped a house fire from spreading to neighbouring properties on Sunday night.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a structure fire at 8.43pm on Wardale Road, Springvale South after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find a double storey brick house fully involved.

The occupants had already evacuated when firefighters arrived, but two were treated by Ambulance Victoria for smoke inhalation.

A firefighter also received minor injuries during operations and was treated at the scene.

The blaze was intensified by a high fuel load at the property and neighbouring houses were initially under threat from flames.

FRV and CFA crews tackled the fire externally due to structural integrity concerns.

In total, 36 firefighters and 12 appliances attended the blaze.

The fire was deemed Under Control at 9.24pm but firefighters remained on scene overnight to fully extinguish the fire and check for hotspots.

The house was extensively damaged.

The cause of the fire will be investigated, and the scene was handed to Victoria Police.

A community warning was issued for smoke in the area.