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- Sunday 10 November 2024 at 8:19 am
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a structure fire at 4.48am on Burrora Way, Craigieburn after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported visible smoke and flames from a neighbouring property.
Crews arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke issuing from an 8 x 15 metre double storey town house.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus initiated an escalated response and were able to contain the fire to the ground floor of the home and stop it spreading to adjoining townhouses.
Firefighters searched the premises and were able to confirm no one was inside the building.
The fire was declared Under Control at 5:25am.
A total of nine appliances and 28 firefighters attended.
The ground floor of the structure was damaged by fire, with heavy smoke logging throughout the building.
The fire has been deemed suspicious and will be investigated by Victoria Police
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