KEILOR, VIC. — Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters responded to an incident on the Old Calder Highway, Keilor at 1.36am after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.
Firefighters arrived in six minutes to find a double-storey brick home well alight and escalated the response to a second alarm.
The fire started in the front entrance of the home before extending to the top floor.
Firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly before entering the home and conducting a search, and confirmed that no persons were inside.
The fire was declared under control at 02:13am.
Firefighters were able to limit the damage to the front entrance and part of the second floor of the home.
The fire has been deemed suspicious and has been handed over to Victoria Police for investigation.
