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  • FRV responds to Coburg building fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple triple zero calls for a building fire in Coburg shortly after 10am.

    Updated: 4 Mar 2026

  • FRV tackles fire and explosive hazard at North Geelong

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA is currently responding to an incident on Thompson Road, North Geelong.

    Updated: 3 Mar 2026

  • Crews contain St Albans garage fire

    At 1.50pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Clarice Close, St Albans, after several callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 28 Feb 2026

  • Dry, warmer conditions increase autumn fire risk across Victoria

    After a dry and hotter than usual summer, most of Victoria will face an increased risk of fire over the coming months, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn.

    Updated: 27 Feb 2026

  • FRV firefighters quick on scene to Boronia blaze

    At 12.09pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident at Stewart Street, Boronia, after a fire indicator panel was activated.

    Updated: 23 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters respond to Taylors Lakes house fire

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple calls to Triple Zero for a building fire in Taylors Lakes on Friday evening.

    Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Central district incidents

  • 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

  • FRV crews battle Abbotsford building fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a building fire on Mollison Street, Abbotsford at 2.52am following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).

    Updated: 19 Feb 2026

  • FRV responds to gas leak in Melbourne CBD

    At 10.54am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Latrobe Street, Melbourne, after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a smell of gas.

    Updated: 18 Feb 2026

  • Crews respond to Ascot Vale apartment fire

    At 7.08am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Morshead Street, Ascot Vale after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 11 Feb 2026

  • Crews contain Collingwood house fire

    At 10.13pm on Friday 6 February, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Johnston Street, Collingwood after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 7 Feb 2026

  • 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

Northern district incidents

  • FRV responds to Coburg building fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple triple zero calls for a building fire in Coburg shortly after 10am.

    Updated: 4 Mar 2026

  • FRV contains Craigieburn garage fire

    At 8.07am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA responded to an incident on Highlander Drive at Craigieburn after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a fire in a backyard.

    Updated: 11 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters contain Meadow Heights garage fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded at 5.14pm to multiple calls to a garage fire in Pinaroo Circuit, Meadow Heights.

    Updated: 4 Feb 2026

  • FRV fights significant grass fire at South Morang

    At 6.04pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA responded to an incident near the intersection of Topaz Grove and Girvan Place at South Morang after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a column of smoke.

    Updated: 27 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

  • 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

Southern district incidents

  • FRV firefighters quick on scene to Boronia blaze

    At 12.09pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident at Stewart Street, Boronia, after a fire indicator panel was activated.

    Updated: 23 Feb 2026

  • 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

Eastern district incidents

  • 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

  • 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

Western district incidents

  • FRV tackles fire and explosive hazard at North Geelong

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA is currently responding to an incident on Thompson Road, North Geelong.

    Updated: 3 Mar 2026

  • Crews contain St Albans garage fire

    At 1.50pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Clarice Close, St Albans, after several callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 28 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters respond to Taylors Lakes house fire

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple calls to Triple Zero for a building fire in Taylors Lakes on Friday evening.

    Updated: 23 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters contain car fire in Melton factory

    Firefighters arrived at the Norton Drive scene within five minutes to find smoke issuing from a 30 x 25-metre double story factory.

    Updated: 23 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters contain Keilor East house fire

    Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a structure fire in Keilor East shortly after 5pm this evening.

    Updated: 19 Feb 2026

  • Firefighters respond to Maidstone church fire

    At 1.05am, Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Richelieu Street, Maidstone after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a church fire.

    Updated: 8 Feb 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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