- Published:
- Saturday 10 October 2026 at 5:29 pm
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident in Yarang Ct, Heathmont at 3.23pm after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find a two-storey brick dwelling, approximately 10 x 15 metres, with the top floor alight.
The response was escalated with crews, wearing breathing apparatus, working quickly bring the fire under control. Asbestos was suspected to be present at the site with protective procedures put in place.
The occupants had evacuated safely after being alerted by a working Smoke Alarm.
11 FRV appliances and 32 firefighters were committed to the firefight.
This incident was deemed Under Control at 3.55pm.
The fire was suspected to have been caused by a pair of Bluetooth ear buds left on charge.
CFA assisted FRV in firefighting operations.
Ambulance Victoria attended the scene.
The council building surveyor was requested to attend.
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