ALTONA NORTH, VIC. — Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters rapidly responded to a large structure fire on Millers Road, Altona North, at 4.56pm due to visible smoke in the area.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within seven minutes and found a brick and tile structure on fire.
Additional firefighting appliances had already been responded due to visible smoke in the area.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus worked swiftly to contain the fire as firefighters conducted searches to confirm that no one was inside.
A Community Advice for smoke and building fire was issued, with the incident deemed under control at 5.22pm.
The structure was significantly impacted, with structural roof collapse. The local council Building Surveyor has been informed.
A total of 12 fire trucks and approximately 30 firefighters were committed to the firefighting effort.
Firefighters will remain on scene well into the evening to continue firefighting activities.
The cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious. Victoria Police are on scene to investigate.
