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  • 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

  • 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

  • Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back

    Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedroom or living room.

    Updated: 2 Apr 2026

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