By Mikayla van Loon
Smoke has been seen billowing from a Mooroolbark property, sending a smoke warning to nearby residents and surrounding suburbs.
Firefighters were called to the Parry Drive house around 8.30am on Wednesday 14 June to find a two storey home fully involved in fire.
“Six CFA units alongside FRV responded to reports of a fire in a garage,” a CFA spokesperson said.
Members from Mooroolbark, Bayswater and Montrose, as well as Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria crews were at the scene.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus were required to help bring the blaze under control.
Mooroolbark CFA posted to social media requesting people avoid the area where possible as firefighters worked to douse the fire.
The CFA spokesperson said relevant gas and water companies were called to the scene, alongside a building surveyor to assess the damage.
“The incident was deemed under control at 9.46am. Crews remain on scene blacking out and mopping up,” the spokesperson said.
“An advice warning was issued to the local community for smoke.”
Residents in Chirnside Park, Croydon, Croydon North, Kilsyth, Lilydale and Mooroolbark are advised to stay indoors if they are sensitive to smoke.
There is no threat to neighbouring properties but smoke will be visible throughout the morning.
