Firefighters stop Hoppers Crossing fire spreading to nearby home

Published:
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 11:25 pm

30 FRV firefighters responded to a shed fire in Hoppers Crossing early this morning.

Multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported the Fink Street fire at 1.31am.

FRV crews arrived on scene to find two backyard sheds fully alight and the blaze threatening a neighbouring house.

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters searched the sheds. Thankfully there were no occupants.

Crews worked quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to the neighbouring property.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

At the height of the incident there were 12 FRV appliances on scene, including five pumpers and an aerial unit.

FRV were supported on scene by CFA. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended.

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