FRV Crews attack nursing home blaze in Parkville

Published:
Tuesday, 3 May 2022 at 10:03 pm

FRV crews responded to a fire in Parkville at 12:30 am following several calls to Triple Zero (000)

Firefighters arrived to the William Street scene to find an external fire at a three storey nursing home.

Crews immediately escalated the response due to the large amount of smoke being generated by the fire.

The fire was extinguished quickly however a lot of smoke had entered the building which required ventilation.

All occupants were evacuated quickly as the smoke was presenting a significant danger.

Thankfully there were no injuries reported and the incident was declared under control at 12:40 am. 

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria also attended the scene to assist with the

evacuation.

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