The unoccupied weatherboard house was destroyed 'suspicious' fire

A house in Melbourne’s south-east was engulfed in flames last night, with authorities treating the blaze as suspicious.

It is believed the fire broke out in a vacant property on Kirkham Road in Dandenong just after 11.30pm.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined with investigations ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.