FRV firefighters responded to a house fire on Wyperfeld Circuit in Caroline Springs just before 10.00pm yesterday.
A caller to Triple Zero (000) raised the alarm after seeing flames jumping out of a window and spreading to nearby trees.
FRV crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find the house well alight.
Wearing breathing apparatus, 35 FRV firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire and make the scene safe.
The fire was declared under control at 10.25pm, 25 minutes after crews first arrived on scene.
Thankfully no one was home when the fire broke out.
FRV was assisted by CFA crews at the scene.
Reviewed 23 June 2021