Vermont house fire contained

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to a reported house fire in Vermont at 1.53pm this afternoon.

Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the front rooms of the single brick house, so the response was escalated.

FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began an internal attack on the fire as well as conducting a search, which confirmed all occupants evacuated.

One occupant has evacuated safely however they will be assessed by Ambulance Victoria.

The fire was contained to the front rooms of the house, with the scene deemed under control at 2.16pm.

FRV investigates the cause and origin of all fires in the metropolitan district and major regional centres and where a fire is deemed suspicious, will assist Victoria Police with their investigation.

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