Centrelink Office Goes Up In Smoke at Frankston
On Tuesday 18th April, 11 Fire Trucks From Frankston, Patterson River, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Langwarren and Baxter fought a blaze that broke out in the Commonwealth Building roughly around 5:20pm in Frankston.
The automatic fire alarm alerted firefighters, which numerous calls to Triple o (000) shortly followed.
The building was quickly evacuated, and the fire was controlled within 20 minutes. Crews remained on scene for several hours.
The building at 20 Davey St, Frankston remains closed for repairs after extensive smoke, fire, and water damage.
The blaze is not believed to be suspicious.
Australian Red Cross Blood Bank and the office of Dunkley federal Liberal MP Chris Crewther also reside in the building.
Further Articles:
- Bayside News: Heater blamed for Centrelink Fire
- Herald Sun: Frankston Centrelink building closed following blaze
#Frankston @Centrelink is #on fire @abcmelbourne @Raf_Epstein @FrankstonTV #centrelink @CFA_Updates pic.twitter.com/corIZZ1ToU
— Adam Lancaster (@AdamLancasterAU) April 18, 2017
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Hearing that #Centrelink Frankston fire is under control and early reports all persons are safe. #cfa pic.twitter.com/PhFsVZ29q0
— Paul Edbrooke MP (@paul4frankston) April 18, 2017
Post fire at Frankston Centrelink office the mobile bus kicks into action @ChrisCrewtherMP pic.twitter.com/POaHEGGcfm
— Alan Tudge (@AlanTudge_) April 24, 2017
Frankston DHS Centrelink and Medicare office is on fire pic.twitter.com/0885b8G6D1
— Asher Wolf (@Asher_Wolf) April 18, 2017
