By Mikayla van Loon
A smoke warning has been issued for residents living in the Croydon Hills area after a major structure fire occurred earlier this afternoon.
A house fire on Plymouth Road in Croydon Hills was videoed sending flames into the air, with the CFA notified around 2.24pm on Wednesday 12 January.
“Five CFA trucks and volunteer firefighters from Wonga Park, Chirnside Park and Yellingbo responded, supported by FRV,” a CFA spokesperson said.
Nine vehicles in total responded to the fire originally but seven trucks remained onsite to monitor the blaze.
The CFA declared the fire to be under control at 2.48pm, with a notice put out on the VicEmergency app telling residents to be mindful of a cloud of smoke.
A warning to residents living in Croydon, Croydon Hills, Ringwood and Warranwood has been issued.
The CFA has advised people sensitive to smoke to close windows and doors and to turn off heating or cooling systems to prevent the smoke entering your home.
Plymouth Road is closed in Croydon Hills until further notice.
