Crews successfully controlled a blaze in St Albans believed to be caused by massage gun

An exploding massage gun is believed to be the culprit behind a house fire in St Albans early Monday morning.

Crews controlled the fire within 20 minutes.

An exploding massage gun is believed to be the cause of a house fire in the early hours of Monday in St Albans.

Emergency services were called to the Collins St address about 2.30am to reports of a fire in a brick veneer property.

A spokesman for Fire Rescue Victoria said access to the property was difficult because of machinery surrounding the property.

Crews in breathing apparatus’ worked to bring the fire under control in 20 minutes, stopping it from extending to the roof of the property.

All occupants were able to evacuate the property and no one was injured.