Swift Response by FRV and CFA to Point Cook House Fire on Glastonbury Circuit | Fire Contained in 26 Minute
A house fire erupted on Glastonbury Circuit in Point Cook this morning, prompting a swift response from the Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Country Fire Authority (CFA).
Multiple distress calls were made around 11:15 am. The fire heavily impacted the second floor of the brick veneer property, measuring 10 meters by 10 meters. Within an impressive seven minutes, the first fire truck arrived at the scene.
Equipped with breathing apparatuses, the dedicated firefighting teams quickly brought the blaze under control in just 26 minutes. Thanks to the decisive actions of two teams utilizing breathing apparatuses, the fire’s damage and spread were limited.
All occupants of the house were swiftly located and examined by Ambulance Victoria, ensuring everyone’s safety without any reported injuries. Fortunately, the neighbouring properties remained unharmed by the fire.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, fire crews continued extinguishing remaining hotspots, and thoroughly inspecting the damaged section of the house.
A total of 32 fire crews, including eight pumpers, one aerial unit, which included three units from the CFA, collaborated seamlessly at the scene. The combined efforts of the FRV and CFA were instrumental in containing the fire and safeguarding the local community.
