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  • FRV battles Mount Waverley house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple reports of a building fire in Mount Waverley late this afternoon.

    Updated: 10 May 2026

  • FRV crews contain Glen Waverley unit fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to several calls of a unit fire in Boyanna Road, Glen Waverley this evening.

    Updated: 8 May 2026

  • Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products

    Victorian fire services are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in Upwey, where a family lost their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion battery charger.

    Updated: 6 May 2026

  • Firefighters tackle Point Cook house fire

    A family of three and their pet dog, evacuated their burning home in Victorking Drive this morning, after being alerted to a fire by their working smoke alarm.

    Updated: 6 May 2026

  • Firefighters bring Port Melbourne building fire Under Control

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a building on fire in Port Melbourne at 4:48am this morning, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a building fire.

    Updated: 6 May 2026

  • Fire Rescue Victoria hands Viva Energy Geelong Refinery site back to Viva Energy

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has handed control of Viva Energy Geelong Refinery site back to the company following the conclusion of the emergency response activities.

    Updated: 4 May 2026

Central district incidents

  • Firefighters bring Port Melbourne building fire Under Control

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a building on fire in Port Melbourne at 4:48am this morning, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a building fire.

    Updated: 6 May 2026

  • FRV responds to Richmond apartment fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to multiple calls for a fire in a three-storey apartment block at Duke Street in Richmond this morning.

    Updated: 10 Apr 2026

  • FRV brings apartment fire under control at Princes Hill

    On Monday 6 April, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to several calls of an apartment on fire at Wilson Street in Princes Hill.

    Updated: 7 Apr 2026

  • FRV contains Fairfield house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Station Street, Fairfield, just after 11pm on Wednesday night after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 2 Apr 2026

  • Firefighters battle Prahran blaze

    At 2.04am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Malvern Road, Prahran after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a structure fire.

    Updated: 26 Mar 2026

  • FRV tackles Richmond blaze

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a structure fire in Richmond shortly before 6pm this evening.

    Updated: 19 Feb 2026

Northern district incidents

  • Tullamarine shop fire under control

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to a fire in a takeaway food shop in Tullamarine in the early hours this morning.

    Updated: 4 May 2026

  • Firefighters battle Campbellfield shipping container blaze

    Fire Rescue Victoria has responded to an incident on Malcolm Pl in Campbellfield at 1:45pm following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting flames and smoke in the area.

    Updated: 3 May 2026

  • Firefighters battle Greensborough house fire

    A family of four and their pets, evacuated the burning home in Wombat Court late last night.

    Updated: 1 May 2026

  • Firefighters quick on scene to Reservoir apartment fire

    At 10.21am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Ralph Street, Reservoir, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported an apartment fire.

    Updated: 2 Apr 2026

  • FRV brings Pascoe Vale South house fire under control

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to several calls of a house fire at Waverley Parade in Pascoe Vale South this afternoon.

    Updated: 1 Apr 2026

  • Crews tackle Heidelberg West factory blaze

    At 2.07am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on McEwan Road, Heidelberg West after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 23 Mar 2026

Southern district incidents

  • FRV battles Mount Waverley house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple reports of a building fire in Mount Waverley late this afternoon.

    Updated: 10 May 2026

  • FRV crews contain Glen Waverley unit fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to several calls of a unit fire in Boyanna Road, Glen Waverley this evening.

    Updated: 8 May 2026

  • Firefighters tackle house fire in Caulfield North

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to a house fire in Caulfield North shortly before midnight.

    Updated: 4 May 2026

  • Fire destroys house in Black Rock

    At 2.24am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Tulip Street, Black Rock after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 27 Mar 2026

  • Firefighters attack Cheltenham house fire

    At 1.03am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Everest Drive, Cheltenham after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a fire.

    Updated: 27 Mar 2026

  • Suspicious Glen Iris house fire under control

    At 3.55am on Saturday 14 March, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Bardolph Street, Glen Iris after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 14 Mar 2026

Eastern district incidents

  • Firefighters work together to tackle Croydon house fire

    Firefighters are currently on scene in Dorset Road, following a house fire this afternoon.

    Updated: 28 Mar 2026

  • Firefighters battle Burwood blaze

    At 7.44am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Millicent Street, Burwood after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 7 Feb 2026

  • FRV fights Balwyn North house fire

    At 7.19pm on Tuesday January 27, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a building fire at Winfield Road, Balwyn North.

    Updated: 28 Jan 2026

  • 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

Western district incidents

  • Firefighters tackle Point Cook house fire

    A family of three and their pet dog, evacuated their burning home in Victorking Drive this morning, after being alerted to a fire by their working smoke alarm.

    Updated: 6 May 2026

  • Firefighters contain Yarraville unit fire

    At 3.43am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to several calls of a unit fire in Yarraville.

    Updated: 29 Apr 2026

  • Corio Refinery blaze update

    The safety of the community, first responders and Viva Energy employees has been and remains our highest priority.

    Updated: 29 Apr 2026

  • FRV crews battle Sunshine building fire

    At 1.22am, Fire Rescue Victoria was called to Devonshire Road, Sunshine after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a building fire.

    Updated: 23 Apr 2026

  • Corio community meeting

    There will be a community meeting tomorrow for local community members to discuss any disruptions for the surrounding community.

    Updated: 23 Apr 2026

  • Crews battle Corio Refinery blaze

    Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at the MOGAS Unit at the Viva Oil Refinery in Corio at approximately 11.15pm Wednesday 15 April following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting explosions and flames.

    Updated: 23 Apr 2026

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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