FRV tackles fire under West Melbourne railway bridge

Published:
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 at 4:21 pm

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a building fire on Rosslyn Street in West Melbourne shortly after 3pm this afternoon.

Firefighters arrived in six minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from a 30 x 10 metre storage building underneath the Dudley Street railway bridge.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the building and found various equipment and contents on fire.

A search confirmed no persons inside the structure.

Trains were halted while firefighters fought the fire and later inspected the rail line for fire extension.

The fire was contained to the contents of the building.

FRV crews were able to quell the flames and bring the fire under control at 03.33pm, 28 minutes after arriving on scene.

No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but will be investigated.

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