Firefighters contain Lalor house fire

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to several calls of a house fire in Lalor this morning.

Crews arrived at the Avondale Road scene within four minutes, at 6am, to find a single storey brick house fully involved in fire. The response was escalated.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire internally as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties.

A primary search was conducted in most of the house however it was not possible at the rear due to roof collapse.

No one has been found at this stage. A comprehensive search will be conducted when safe.

The fire was deemed under control by 6.26am.

The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists.

Firefighters will remain on scene to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.