Gas warning after Ivanhoe East garage fire

A warning has been issued in Ivanhoe East about leaking gas, after a fire ripped through a garage last night.

Firefighters battled a blaze at an Ivanhoe East garage last night.

A gas warning has been issued for people living in Ivanhoe East after a fire ripped through a garage at a Burke Rd home last night.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade issued a community warning for the smell of gas in the area, with residents advised to monitor conditions via the VicEmergency website.

More than 20 firefighters battled the blaze, after multiple calls about a fire about 9pm.

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Firefighters found the garage fully engulfed in fire, threatening the rear of the home.

Two people were found asleep inside the house and were evacuated to safety.

They were assessed for possible smoke inhalation by Ambulance Victoria paramedics.

Two other occupants of the residence evacuated before MFB crews arrived.

Neighbouring properties were also evacuated as a precaution.

A 4 x 100kg LPG gas cylinder inside the garage is believed to be the cause of the gas smell.

The garage was also filled with mechanical equipment.

“Access was extremely difficult and dangerous,” MFB spokeswoman Louise Cannon said.

“Firefighters used water sprays to try to cool the cylinders.”

The fire was declared under control at 10am this morning.

MFB fire investigators will attend the scene this morning to determine a cause.

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