Firefighters investigate Sydenham house fire

Four people have been forced to flee their home as it was gutted by a blaze, which is now under investigation in Melbourne’s west.

Dozens of firefighters fought to bring a house fire under control in Sydenham on Monday morning. Picture: Tracey Nearmy

Four people have been forced to flee after a fire took hold of their Sydenham home.

Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters were called to the Lady Rose Court property just after 11am on Monday following reports of a house fire.

Crews arrived on scene within seven minutes to find the brick home ablaze.

MEDIA RELEASE: Occupants have escaped a blaze that took hold of a home in #Sydenham this morning.

More than 25 firefighters worked to contain the fire, bringing it under control just before noon. https://t.co/OAJ7vDP9fx pic.twitter.com/XE98gObaDj

— Fire Rescue Victoria (@FireRescueVic) December 14, 2020

More than 25 firefighters worked to contain the flames and brought the fire under control just before noon.

Firefighters remain on scene to ensure the fire has been completely put out.

Investigators are also working to find the cause of the blaze.

A community advice warning has been issued to nearby residents and businesses to open their windows and doors to ventilate their properties if affected by smoke.