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  • Firefighters battle Doncaster East shop fire

    At 8.47pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre in Doncaster East, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a shop fire.

    Updated: 21 Jan 2026

  • FRV fights Truganina grass fire

    At 4.06pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident near the intersection of Boundary Road and Mount Atkinson/Tarneit Road at Truganina following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a spreading grass and scrub fire.

    Updated: 16 Jan 2026

  • FRV responds to Glen Waverley house fire

    At 4.33am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple calls reporting a house fire in Dunscombe Avenue, Glen Waverley.

    Updated: 16 Jan 2026

  • Fatal house fire in Fawkner

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters are currently on scene in Fawkner following a fatal house fire this afternoon.

    Updated: 12 Jan 2026

  • FRV crews battle Meadow Heights house fire

    Around 30 firefighters have battled a house fire in Meadow Heights.

    Updated: 12 Jan 2026

  • Suspicious fire at Chadstone

    FRV firefighters battled a suspicious blaze at Chadstone last night.

    Updated: 10 Jan 2026

Central district incidents

  • Collingwood building fire to be investigated

    At approximately 3.16am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to several calls of a building fire at Sackville Street, Collingwood.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall

    Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Crews contain North Melbourne apartment fire

    The cause of the fire is believed to have been from a discarded cigarette butt.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • FRV responds to Lonsdale Street building fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a building fire in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, shortly before 3am this morning.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • FRV tackles Essendon building fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to reports of smoke issuing from the roof of a building in Buckley Street at Essendon shortly after 5am.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Port Melbourne factory fire

    FRV firefighters were called to Port Melbourne this morning following a fire at a warehouse.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

Northern district incidents

  • Fatal house fire in Fawkner

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters are currently on scene in Fawkner following a fatal house fire this afternoon.

    Updated: 12 Jan 2026

  • Firefighters stop Greenvale grass fire from reaching nearby homes

    At 1.08pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA responded to an incident on Hawkstowe Crescent at Greenvale after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a spreading grass and scrub fire around ten acres in size.

    Updated: 7 Jan 2026

  • FRV crews battle Lalor shop fire blaze

    At 3.21pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on May Road, Lalor, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shop fire.

    Updated: 1 Jan 2026

  • Firefighters respond to significant Glenroy house fire

    At 6.23am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 1 Jan 2026

  • Crews respond to significant Preston house fire

    At 6.11pm, Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Walker Avenue, Preston, after multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 27 Dec 2025

  • Working smoke alarm saves family from Campbellfield house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Citrus Ct in Campbellfield at 7:19am following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a house fire.

    Updated: 21 Dec 2025

Southern district incidents

  • Firefighters contain Clayton South house fire

    At 6.21pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Aonach street, Clayton South, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 30 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters battle factory blaze in Dandenong South

    Fire Rescue Victoria has responded to an incident on Kimberly Rd, Dandenong South following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a factory fire.

    Updated: 9 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters bring Mentone shop fire under control

    At 22.50 on Friday 7 November, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Como Parade, Mentone, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shop fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Fire at abandoned house in Springvale

    FRV firefighters have battled a blaze in an abandoned house in Springvale overnight.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters tackle building fire in Mordialloc

    Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident on Highgate Gr, Ashburton at 10:55am following a call to Triple Zero (000) reporting a house fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters bring Ashburton house fire under control

    Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident on Highgate Gr, Ashburton at 10:55am following a call to Triple Zero (000) reporting a house fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

Eastern district incidents

  • Firefighters battle Doncaster East shop fire

    At 8.47pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre in Doncaster East, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a shop fire.

    Updated: 21 Jan 2026

  • FRV responds to Glen Waverley house fire

    At 4.33am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple calls reporting a house fire in Dunscombe Avenue, Glen Waverley.

    Updated: 16 Jan 2026

  • Crews contain Wantirna South garage fire

    At 4.25pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Coleman Road, Wantirna South, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported large plumes of black smoke issuing from a garage that was fully involved with fire.

    Updated: 30 Dec 2025

  • Crews battle intense blaze in Ringwood East

    At 9.42pm on Saturday 8 November, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Patterson Street, Ringwood East, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters battle Mitcham house fire

    At 4.18am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Venice Avenue, Mitcham, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters contain Templestowe house fire

    At 9.50pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded with an escalated response to a house fire on Peter-Budge Avenue, Templestowe, after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported flames visible in the upstairs area of a two-storey home, after an explosion was heard from the roof area.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

Western district incidents

  • FRV fights Truganina grass fire

    At 4.06pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident near the intersection of Boundary Road and Mount Atkinson/Tarneit Road at Truganina following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a spreading grass and scrub fire.

    Updated: 16 Jan 2026

  • FRV crews battle Meadow Heights house fire

    Around 30 firefighters have battled a house fire in Meadow Heights.

    Updated: 12 Jan 2026

  • FRV responds to significant factory fire at Derrimut

    At 10.41am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on East Derrimut Crescent at Derrimut after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a fire inside a factory.

    Updated: 9 Jan 2026

  • Crews contain grass and scrub fire on New Year's Eve

    At 10.29am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), supported by CFA, responded to an incident at Farr Parkway, Keilor North, after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported seeing a column of smoke.

    Updated: 31 Dec 2025

  • FRV crews contain significant chemical leak in Truganina

    At 4.10am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a hazmat incident on Dohertys Road, Truganina, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a significant ammonia leak in a food manufacturing facility.

    Updated: 31 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters battle significant Melton house fire

    At 8.16pm, Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Station Road, Melton, after multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 28 Dec 2025

North west regional incident

  • Firefighters battle Bendigo church blaze

    FRV and CFA firefighters are currently battling a fire at an abandoned church in Bendigo.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Laptop sparks blaze in North Bendigo

    A laptop left on charge on a bed is believed to be the cause of fire which tore through a home in North Bendigo this afternoon.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Victoria prepares for increased summer fire risk

    Victorians have been urged to prepare for increased fire activity across large parts of the state, according to the summer outlook.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • FRV Commissioner praises all personnel involved in complex Warrnambool rescue

    Thanks to a joint effort by FRV, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and SES crews, a man was rescued after falling down a 30-metre sand dune cliff at Levy’s Point Coastal Reserve.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Wind turbine on fire Cape Neilson Road Portland

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to Cape Neilson Road Portland after a caller, 6kms away, reported to Triple Zero (000) a possible wind turbine on fire near the light house.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • FRV responds to Campbellfield factory fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident in Campbellfield just before 4.15pm on Sunday 25 December 2022, following calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a factory fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

South east regional incident

  • Easter Monday blaze in Wangaratta home caused by electric couch

    An electric couch is believed to have sparked a blaze which partially destroyed a Wangaratta home on Easter Monday.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters take control of Shepparton grass fires

    FRV and CFA crews responded on Tuesday afternoon to multiple grass fires in the Shepparton region.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • FRV joined by other fire services to fight Wodonga shed fire

    Around 8.45pm on Monday 30 September, FRV was called to an incident on Kelly Street, Wodonga, after Triple Zero (000) received several calls for a large shed fire.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters tackle large Morwell building fire

    FRV and CFA crews responded to a significant building fire on Hazlewood Road just after midnight.

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

  • Firefighters attack unit fire in Bentleigh East

    Fire Rescue Victoria crews have responded to an incident in Bentleigh East just after 1:20am this morning following calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a unit on fire. 

    Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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