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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.

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

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

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Creekwood Court, Tarneit at 2.21pm after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has today launched its 2026 recruitment campaign, Your Next Step, calling on community‑minded Victorians to apply to become firefighters.