FRV tackles Altona North house fire

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to several Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire in Cresser Street, Altona North this morning.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the double-storey brick house, so the response was escalated.

FRV crews wore breathing apparatus to attack the fire internally and conducted a thorough search of the house.

All occupants safely evacuated.

The blaze was deemed under control by 9.48am with firefighters remaining on scene for some time to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

FRV specialists and Victoria Police will investigate the cause of the blaze.