FRV battles Oakleigh house fire

Multiple Triple Zero calls were received around 7.40am for a house fire in Huntingdale Road, Oakleigh with the house well alight and fire entering the roof space.

Fire Rescue Victoria responded with an escalated response including aerial and rescue appliances. The first crews arrived on scene within 5 minutes.

Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, made an internal attack to contain the fire to the downstairs and half the roof space, however the home sustained severe damage.

Three occupants were home at the time. Ambulance Victoria treated one of the residents for possible smoke inhalation, later transporting the patient to hospital for observation .

This fire was deemed Under Control at 8.07AM with the cause identified as an unattended candle in a bedroom.

Victoria Police attended in support of FRV operations.

A community advice regarding a structure fire was issued for the area.

FRV will remain on scene over the next few hours to monitor hot spots.