The house was destroyed in the fire.
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Rechelle Zammit
A Shepparton house was destroyed in an early morning blaze on Tuesday, November 10.
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Firefighters were alerted to the fire in Fahey St by a 000 caller shortly before 3.20am.
A Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said when firefighters arrived, the single-storey brick-veneer house was “fully involved” in fire.
“FRV crews, supported by the CFA, wore breathing apparatus to battle the blaze, which was deemed under control at 3.54am,” the spokesperson said.
Little more than the brick walls of the Fahey St house remained.
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Rechelle Zammit
Police said they understood it to be a vacant property, despite cars being strewn on the lawns and in the driveway.
Police are investigating the fire, but said they had been unable to determine the cause at this point.
Anyone with any information about the fire should call Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit on 5820 5777 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Only the brick shell of the house remained.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
There were several cars at the property.
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Rechelle Zammit
The inside of the house was destroyed.
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Rechelle Zammit
Fencing and police tape has been placed around the house for safety reasons.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
A police guard was still at the scene on Tuesday morning.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
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