FRV crews tackle Seddon house fire

At 2:46am Fire Rescue Victoria responded to multiple reports of a house fire in Hotham Street, Seddon.

FRV crews arrived on scene in six minutes to find the single storey weatherboard home was already heavily involved by fire.

Additional firefighting appliances were dispatched with the fire spreading into nearby trees and fences, threatening adjoining properties.

Firefighters were forced to attack the blaze externally with occupants of adjoining properties also evacuated.

The residents had safely evacuated with no reported injuries but the home has been severely damaged by the blaze.

At 3:36am the incident was deemed Under Control. FRV crews will remain on scene until late morning to monitor for any flare ups within the structure.

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria were on scene assisting FRV operations.

A Community Advice warning was issued for smoke in the area.

The cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated by FRV fire investigators at first light this morning.