Media centre

The latest news from Fire Rescue Victoria.

Latest news and media releases

  • 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

Updated