Photo shows fire devouring house as families flee in Melbourne
Two families have been left homeless after their neighbouring houses were gutted by fire in Melbourne's north-west overnight.
The blaze broke out on Brosnan Crescent in Strathmore at about 2am.
It's believed the fire may have started with two cars parked in the driveway in one of the homes, with a bursting tyre alerting residents.
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A resident took this photo from inside the burning home before escaping. 9News
One resident took a photo of the view from inside the house, showing flames leaping at the windows.
All the occupants of both houses were able to get out, but the homes were badly damaged by the time firefighters could bring the blaze under control.
One resident said he had lived in the house for 26 years, since his childhood.
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Two houses have been badly damaged in a fire in Strathmore. 9News
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Firefighters on the scene told 9News they believed neither house had a working fire alarm.
9news.com.au has contacted Fire Rescue Victoria.
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