Fire authorities were called to Rogers Street in Pakenham on Thursday 3 August after residents reported hearing a loud bang and saw black smoke from a neighbouring property.
At 10.52am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident in Pakenham, following multiple calls to Triple Zero reporting thick, black smoke.
Believed to have occurred in a resident’s garage, residents reported to the Gazette that a loud bang was heard.
FRV, with the assistance of CFA, arrived on scene to find the fire spreading to the attached unit.
The premises was unoccupied at the time of the fire and all persons were accounted for.
Crews worked to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread. The fire was under control at 11.07am.
A community warning was issued for smoke in the area.
Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria were in attendance.
The fire is being investigated.
