In short:
Fire Rescue Victoria and CFA extinguished a house fire on Malleehen Street, Werribee, after residents reported hearing explosions and seeing black smoke about 10.22am on Monday, August 3. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is now under investigation.
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Crews Battle Werribee Blaze
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews, supported by the CFA, were called to a house fire on Malleehen Street, Werribee, at 10.22am on Monday after multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reported explosions and black smoke coming from the property.
Callers told Triple Zero operators they heard several explosions before plumes of black smoke began pouring from the house.
Firefighters Extinguish The Blaze
Firefighters arrived to find a single-storey brick house alight. Crews donned breathing apparatus to mount an internal attack before extinguishing the fire.
Paramedics Monitor Crews
Ambulance Victoria was also called to the scene about 10.30am, with Advanced Life Support paramedics providing health monitoring for firefighters and other emergency services personnel. No one required emergency treatment or transport.
Victoria Police and power and gas company crews also attended.
Cause Under Investigation
FRV declared the incident under control at 11.13am. The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
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