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- Sunday 1 February 2026 at 6:33 pm
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident in Trinity Place, Tarneit at 6.33pm yesterday evening after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.
Crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find the two-storey brick home and attached garage fully involved in fire.
The family evacuated with one male member sustaining burns to his face and hands. Firefighters provided first aid until the arrival of Ambulance Victoria who then transported him to hospital.
Properties immediately surrounding the house fire were evacuated.
Crews, assisted by CFA, escalated the response and worked hard to control the blaze and protect neighbouring properties.
The incident was deemed Under Control at 7.13pm, 40 mins after FRV arrived on the scene.
The fire has caused extensive damage to the property and contents.
A Community Advice was issued for smoke in the area.
Victoria Police was on scene for traffic management.
FRV Firefighters remained on scene throughout the night continuing to extinguish hot spots and undertake fire duties.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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