Fire fighters on the scene at Smethurst Avenue

FRV and CFA fire fighters were on the scene to control a shed fire. Picture: HUGH PEARSON

By Hugh Pearson

Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a shed fire on Smethurst Avenue in Pakenham around 2.20pm on Tuesday 11 October after multiple calls were made to emergency services.

Fire crews arrived within five minutes of receiving the call that a 20 by five metre shed was in engulfed in flames.

The incident was declared under control at 3.05pm after FRV and CFA fire fighters launched an external attack on the blaze.

Fire crews remained on the scene for some time after to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.