Church St, Hamlyn Heights unit damaged in fire
Three people were taken to hospital after a unit caught fire in Hamlyn Heights on Friday night.
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A man and two children were taken to hospital after a unit caught fire in Hamlyn Heights on Friday night.
Firefighters were called to the Church Street property about 11.10pm.
An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said a man believed to be in his 30s was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Geelong hospital in a stable condition.
“Two primary school aged children were also assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to University Hospital Geelong in a stable condition,” she said.
A Fire Rescue Victoria spokesman said three people evacuated the premises.
Part of the unit was damaged, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
The blaze did not damage neighbouring properties.
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