Crews contain Donvale house fire

Published:
Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 7:15 am

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple calls for a house fire in Donvale overnight, near the intersection of Springvale Road and Mitcham Road.

Crews arrived within five minutes at 2.40am to find a house well alight, so the response was escalated.

Crews donned breathing apparatus and begun attacking the fire to prevent spread to any neighbouring properties.

The structure has sustained significant damage.

No occupants were home at the time of the fire.

The fire was deemed under control at 3.07am.

The cause of the fire is suspicious and will be investigated by Victoria Police.

Firefighters remain on scene until the fire is fully extinguished.

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