FRV quickly brings Richmond house fire under control

Multiple Triple Zero calls were received around 4.10pm for a house fire in Buckingham St, Richmond with fire in the front rooms and spreading.

Fire Rescue Victoria responded with an escalated response with first crews arriving on scene in under 4 minutes.

Firefighters commenced an internal attack on the fire containing its spread to the front section of the house with no spread into the roof space.

A primary search of the residence has confirmed no one was trapped.

The fire was given Under Control status at 4.26pm, with the cause not suspicious.

The cause has been identified as electrical. FRV will remain on scene over the next few hours to monitor hot spots.

Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria attended in support of FRV operations.