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- Monday, 2 June 2025 at 8:57 pm
FRV firefighters have battled an apartment fire in Box Hill this evening.
Crews were called to an apartment complex in Bishop St shortly before 8pm following several Triple Zero (000) calls reporting flames coming from the second level.
Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes and were able to quickly gain entry to the apartment, locating and removing a single occupant.
Sadly, the person has passed away.
The fire was declared under control within 15 minutes.
Victoria Police is on scene and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
Ambulance Victoria also attended.
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