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  • FRV fights Thomastown factory fire

    At 6.33pm Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 14 June 2026

  • FRV tackles Thornbury house fire

    Triple Zero Victoria (000) received multiple calls to a house fire in Dundas Street, Thornbury, this morning around 3.20am.

    Updated: 10 June 2026

  • Crews battle Campbellfield factory fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is responded to an incident in Nathan Drive, Campbellfield at 11.21pm after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 10 June 2026

  • Crews battle Gladstone Park house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to one call of a house fire in Gladstone Park this morning.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

  • FRV firefighter recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

    The service and dedication of a Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighter has been recognised with an Australian Fire Service Medal in today’s 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

  • Firefighters contain Reservoir unit fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident in O'Connor Street, Reservoir at 10.37pm after several calls to Triple Zero (000) reported a unit fire.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

Central district incidents

  • FRV tackles Thornbury house fire

    Triple Zero Victoria (000) received multiple calls to a house fire in Dundas Street, Thornbury, this morning around 3.20am.

    Updated: 10 June 2026

  • Crews contain Ascot Vale apartment fire

    At 5.11pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to fire in a double storey apartment complex on Portal Street, Ascot Vale.

    Updated: 3 June 2026

  • FRV Deputy Michelle Cowling recognised in IPAA Victoria Top 50 Women Awards

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) congratulates Deputy Commissioner Michelle Cowling AFSM on her recognition in the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Victoria Top 50 Women Awards, announced today.

    Updated: 1 June 2026

  • Firefighters battle Brunswick shop fire

    At 9.43pm, Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Prentice street, Brunswick after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a building fire.

    Updated: 28 May 2026

  • FRV crews battle Essendon blaze

    At 2.42am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Fitzgerald Road, Essendon, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 25 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

Northern district incidents

  • FRV fights Thomastown factory fire

    At 6.33pm Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 14 June 2026

  • Crews battle Campbellfield factory fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is responded to an incident in Nathan Drive, Campbellfield at 11.21pm after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 10 June 2026

  • Firefighters contain Reservoir unit fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident in O'Connor Street, Reservoir at 10.37pm after several calls to Triple Zero (000) reported a unit fire.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

  • Firefighters battle Dallas fire

    At 4.46pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to an incident on Boort Street, Dallas after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 24 May 2026

  • 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

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 battle Box Hill house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to several Triple Zero (000) calls of a house fire in Box Hill this morning.

    Updated: 15 May 2026

  • 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

Western district incidents

  • Crews battle Gladstone Park house fire

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to one call of a house fire in Gladstone Park this morning.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

  • Crews bring Airport West house fire under control

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to an incident in York Street, Airport West at 9.49pm after several calls to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 8 June 2026

  • Fatal house fire in Werribee

    A child has died following a house fire in Werribee overnight. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), supported by our CFA colleagues, were called to the address at Newbury Street just after midnight, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).

    Updated: 1 June 2026

  • Firefighters contain Hillside garage fire

    At 2.24pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Rupicola Court, Hillside, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 30 May 2026

  • Fire crews tackle Spotswood factory fire

    At 2.29am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to an incident on Hudsons Road, Spotswood after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 26 May 2026

  • Gladstone Park blaze contained

    At 10.01pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to an incident on Linacre Crescent, Gladstone Park after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a a fire in a garage.

    Updated: 24 May 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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