Traralgon house fire: Henry St home up in flames
Fireys were called to a home engulfed by flames in Gippsland at the weekend, with investigators still trying to find the cause of the blaze.
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A house has gone up in flames in the state’s east with investigators still trying to work out the cause.
Police and FRV were called to Henry St in Traralgon about 2.34pm on Sunday.
An FRV spokesperson said four appliances attended with assistance from the CFA.
“On arrival firefighters found a single-storey weatherboard house, of which half was well alight,” the FRV spokesperson said.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus brought the fire under control.”
A police spokesperson said the fire has caused considerable damage to the home.
“The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined but is being treated as suspicious at this stage,” the police spokesperson said.
It’s also yet to be confirmed if there were any injuries.
Police sealed off the home with tape and remained on scene until after 6pm.
A neighbour who lived nearby said they were in their shed and were not aware of the fire until later on.
Anyone with more information is urged to contact the Traralgon police station on (03) 5172 2700 or Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.
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