FRV appliances were despatched immediately and arrived on scene within 4 minutes and were confronted with a large fire approximately 20 x 10m outside a factory that was threatening the structure.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly worked to make the scene safe and brought the scene under control 10 minutes after arrival at 4:00am.
The fire initially involved 3 cars and a pile of rubbish, with another 4 cars impacted by the fire with the inside of the factory successfully protected from the flames.
5 Pumpers, a Rescue and an Aerial Platform were assisted by three support and specialist vehicles.
Victoria Police are investigating.
Reviewed 23 June 2021