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- Thursday 19 December 2024 at 4:00 pm
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire at 2.45pm on Oak Grove, Ripponlea after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported smoke coming from a house.
Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find the rear of a single-storey weatherboard house, about 20m by 5m, fully involved and the response was escalated.
Crews wore breathing apparatus to battle the blaze, which was deemed Under Control at 3.09pm.
During a search, firefighters evacuated and treated an occupant for burns and smoke inhalation.
The patient was handed to Ambulance Victoria for further treatment.
Crews are expected to continue firefighting operations for some time.
The power company attended and a council building surveyor was requested.
The cause of the fire will be investigated by Victoria Police.
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