Firefighters tackle house fire in Caulfield North

Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire in Caulfield North shortly before midnight.

Firefighters arrived within 6 minutes to find flames issuing from the roof of a double storey brick home, as well as two cars in the driveway.

The occupants of the home were able to escape the blaze without injury.

With the fire threatening neighbouring properties, firefighters evacuated families from homes on either side.

The fire was declared under control at 12:38am, 41 minutes after FRV arrived on scene.

The second floor of the home has been extensively damaged in the fire.

The fire has been deemed as suspicious and will be investigated by Victoria Police.