Shed fire in Melton

POSTED 4.40AM

At 3.34am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a structure fire on Scott Street, Melton after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shed fire.

CFA firefighters also responded and assisted FRV.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the 15m x 20m shed, so the response was escalated.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining properties, which were quite close.

There was a high fuel load which created an aggressive fire, as well as gas bottles exploding.

All occupants have evacuated safely and were assessed by Ambulance Victoria.

The fire was deemed Under Control by 4.32am.

The cause of the fire is not yet known but it will be investigated by FRV specialists.

Firefighters will remain on scene for some time, to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.

Victoria Police were also on scene.