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Two people rescued in weekend fire

Two Boronia residents are safe after their home caught alight over the weekend, with one person in hospital as an investigation is launched into the cause of the fire.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters rescued two people from a house fire following multiple Triple Zero calls around 6am the morning of Saturday 22 March on Underwood Road.

FRV crews arrived within five minutes to find smoke and flames pouring from a single-storey brick home.

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters entered the burning structure and safely located the two occupants.

They were quickly brought outside and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene before being transferred into the care of Ambulance Victoria.

A representative from Ambulance Victoria said paramedics transported a female in her 40’s by road to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition.

The fire was declared under control at 6:47am, 42 minutes after FRV crews arrived. The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined, and an investigation is underway.

Firefighters remained on site for some time to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. CFA firefighters and Victoria Police also assisted at the scene.

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