Residents escape Spotswood apartment fire

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to several Triple Zero (000) calls and a fire alarm activation for a unit fire in Spotswood this evening.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find people evacuating reporting a bedroom fire so the response was escalated.

FRV firefighters wore breathing apparatus to investigate and extinguish the blaze deeming the incident Under Control by 5.57pm.

The unit suffered fire, smoke and water damage with the cause of the blaze to be investigated by FRV specialists.

Firefighters remained on scene for some time to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Ambulance Victoria was also on scene.