Two people were transported to hospital, one with burns, after a serious house fire in Melton West this afternoon.
Firefighters arrived at Argyle Circuit on Monday July 21 to find smoke and flames emanating from the single-storey brick house.
Two occupants and their three pets had evacuated before emergency services arrived. The male occupant suffered burns and the female was under medical observation before both were taken by ambulance to hospital.
A Community Advice was issued for smoke in the area.
Firefighters brought the fire under control in 20 minutes, however, Fire Rescue Victoria Firefighters will be on scene throughout the afternoon continuing to extinguish hot spots.
The home has been severely damaged with structural collapse. The local building surveyor has been informed.
The cause of the fire is still being determined.
