Kitchen fire contained in Braybrook

Fire Rescue Victoria acted quickly to contain a house fire on Hines Way, Braybrook earlier this afternoon.

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find black smoke issuing from a 10 x 20 metre two storey townhouse.

Two crews of firefighters entered the property with hose lines to knock down the fire, which had spread from the kitchen area and penetrated the ceiling space on the first floor.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control at 1.34pm, containing it to the kitchen area.

An adjoining townhouse was also checked for fire extension, but a firewall had prevented the spread.

The occupants were home at the time but evacuated prior to firefighters arriving on scene.

The cause of the fire is not suspicious.

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria attended in support of FRV operations.