Fire crews tackle Spotswood factory fire

At 2.29am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to an incident on Hudsons Road, Spotswood after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find a 60m by 30m factory involved in fire.

Occupants of nearby apartments have been safely evacuated.

Fire crews donned breathing apparatus to knock down the blaze.

Three aerial appliances also responded to fight the fire from above.

The building contains asbestos and FRV firefighters are implementing decontamination procedures.

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria are on scene.

Water, gas and electricity companies are also on scene.

The incident was deemed Under Control at 4.45am.

The fire is being treated as suspicious.