DEANSIDE, VIC. — Firefighters responded to a house fire near the Western Freeway, Deanside, at 7.09am after multiple calls to triple zero.
Due to the number of triple zero calls and motorists sighting the smoke on flames during the morning peak hour commute, the response was escalated to a second alarm at 7.13am.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a house fully involved in fire and threatening a larger house nearby.
A Community Advice warning was issued for smoke in the area.
Reports from the public indicated that visibility was difficult on part of the Western Highway, so firefighters informed Victoria Police and VicRoads.
The structure has been destroyed, with the roof collapsing.
An aggressive firefighting attack, however, prevented the fire from spreading to the main dwelling.
The incident was deemed under control in 40 minutes, at 7.47am.
Firefighters remain on scene to continue extinguishment and undertake fire tasks.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
The local council building surveyor has been informed.
Twelve fire trucks and 30 firefighters attended.
