Crews battling significant fire in Sunshine

Sunday 8.20am: The fire is now under control. Two properties caught alight in the incident - not three as previously reported - and a third was smoke affected.

Sunday 8.15am: More than 40 firefighters are responding to a significant fire in Sunshine, where three houses have caught alight.

The fire was reported at Cornwall Road at 6.45am and firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes.

Upon arrival, crews found the back of a single storey weatherboard property was well alight.

Thankfully, all occupants had evacuated the premise and were accounted for.

Crews immediately escalated the response, sending additional appliances and firefighters, including an aerial appliance.

Fierce winds pushed the fire onto two adjoining properties, causing three properties to catch alight in total.

The fire is generating significant smoke.

A community advice notice has been issued for Braybrook and Sunshine, with strong winds blowing smoke across the communities.

There is currently no threat to the community, but people should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

The fire is not yet under control.

Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police are on scene assisting with operations.