FRV firefighters quick on scene to Boronia blaze

At 12.09pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident at Stewart Street, Boronia, after a fire indicator panel was activated.

Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a thick smoke issuing from the wing of an aged care facility that was under construction.

Alongside Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria paramedics, firefighters worked to safely evacuate the residents within the facility who were in an adjacent wing. The workers had self-evacuated.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the room of origin; however smoke had spread throughout the facility and the effective operation of the sprinkler system had caused subsequent water damage.

The incident was deemed Under Control at 12.19pm with crews remaining on scene to ensure the safety of the premises.

The fire was caused by welding sparks igniting insulation.