PASCOE VALE, VIC. — At 2.49pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Gaffney Street, Pascoe Vale, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a building fire.
FRV arrived on scene to find a single-storey residential unit well alight, so firefighters upgraded the response to a second alarm (2A).
Firefighters in breathing apparatus aggressively attacked the fire with hoselines before entering the home to search for occupants.
No persons were found inside the home. One person found a short distance away with injuries was treated by Ambulance Victoria.
The fire was declared under control at 3.21pm.
The unit was extensively damaged by fire.
Firefighters were able to stop the fire spreading into adjoining units.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the FRV.
The fire is not considered suspicious at this stage.
