Hot rod goes up in shed blaze

A HOT rod has been destroyed in a shed fire in Bridge Walk, Narre Warren North.
Four Hallam and Narre Warren CFA, as well as police officers and paramedics, responded to the blaze, about 1.40am.
It took more than 40 minutes to bring the non-suspicious fire under control. It was contained to the shed, which was detached from the house.
CFA District 8 Rostered Duty Officer Michel Hembrow said lithium ion batteries left charging in the shed were a fire risk.
“Some lithium ion batteries are prone to overheating, so while we haven’t confirmed the cause of this incident yet, it’s possible the batteries contributed,” Mr Hembrow said.
“We remind our community to be vigilant when charging and using these batteries because the cheaper ones in particular can be fire hazards.
“We’re noticing fires started by these batteries are becoming more common.”
CFA and Victoria Police are still investigating the cause of the fire.