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- Sunday 12 October 2025 at 10:55 am
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident on Highgate Gr, Ashburton at 10:55am following a call to Triple Zero (000) reporting a house fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene in 6 minutes to find a fire involving a two-storey brick veneer home with the seat of the fire located on the second-floor front bedroom, and fire damage affecting the first floor.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus worked quickly to extinguish the flames bringing the incident under control at 11:07am.
Firefighters remained on scene to conduct an internal sweep for hot spots and ensuring no further fire spread.
Four people evacuated the home safely prior to FRV arrival.
A community warning has been issued for smoke in the area.
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