Unattended cooking causes major Truganina house fire

FRV and CFA firefighters responded to a house and garage fire in Truganina overnight.

The Angaston Way fire was reported at 11.33pm. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a brick garage fully involved in fire, which also quickly spread into the adjoining single storey brick home.

The occupants self-evacuated prior to FRV’s arrival. Ambulance Victoria Paramedics treated one person for shock.

Crews brought the fire under control at 12.17am.

Half of the property has been severely damaged by fire with the remainder smoke and water affected. A building inspector will be attending to check the structural integrity of the building.

FRV firefighters will be remaining on scene into the morning to continue to undertake fire duties, including extinguishment of hot spots.

The occupants will be sourcing alternative accommodation.

The fire was caused by unattended cooking in the garage.