FRV brings Thomastown factory fire under control

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a factory fire in Aylward Avenue at Thomastown at 1.47pm after multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).

Firefighters arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find smoke issuing from the factory and workers evacuating.

The response was escalated.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began searching for the seat of the fire.

There was a fire in a conveyor machine deep inside the factory, with crews working to isolate the machine and extinguish the fire.

All workers evacuated safely and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria.

The fire was deemed under control by 2.26pm.

The factory was heavily smoke logged and FRV began ventilation.

The cause of the fire is not yet known and will be investigated by FRV fire investigators.

Firefighters will remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.