Driver on the run after allegedly ploughing through home, sparking dangerous blaze
A police manhunt is underway in Victoria after a car ploughed through the garage of a residential home and sparked a dangerous blaze.
Emergency services were called to a property on Arkose St in Greenvale in Melbourne’s north shortly after 3.30 on Tuesday morning following multiple calls to triple-0.
Emergency services were called to the home shortly after 3.30 on Monday morning. 7NEWS Credit: Channel 7
Fire Rescue Victoria said fire crews escalated their response to the situation as the fire quickly engulfed the single story brick home and caused extensive damage to the property.
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A father and his five-year-old daughter were inside the home at the time but escaped with minor injuries.
A community safety advice was soon issued as thick black smoke blanketed the suburban area.
Fire crews were forced to use hose lines to protect a neighbouring home under threat by the blaze.
Police alleged the driver fled the scene and investigators are still working to locate them.
The offender allegedly fled the scene following the crash. ABC Credit: ABC
It remains unclear whether the blaze was sparked upon impact or if the home was set alight by the driver.
A crime scene guard remains in place and an arson chemist will attend the scene on Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information is urged to contact crime stoppers on 18000 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au