By Jena Carr
A couple are lucky to be alive after a suspicious fire broke out at a Corio home on Monday morning.
Emergency services were called to a house fire on Browallia Drive after 8am on February 5, with the cause of the blaze still unknown.
A Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) spokesperson said FRV crews were called to the fire at 8.14am and arrived on the scene at 8.23am.
“80 per cent of the house was affected. Everyone evacuated,” they said.
“The situation was declared under control at 8.43am.
“An advice message for smoke was issued for the area.”
A Victoria Police spokesperson said a crime scene had been established, with an arson chemist called to determine the cause of the fire.
“Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a house fire in Corio,” they said.
“No one was injured, and the fire is being treated as suspicious.”
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics treated two people on the scene who did not require emergency treatment or transport.
Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities, but there is currently no threat to the community, according to a Vic Emergency advice message.
People are encouraged to stay informed, monitor conditions and stay away from the area if there is no need to be there.
Victoria Police asked anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
