Abandoned house destroyed in fire east of Melbourne

Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze at an abandoned property in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

It was brought under control about noon, after crews were earlier called to the well-alight blaze at Kelly Street, Doncaster.

Five crews attended and a community warning was issued due to the large amount of smoke caused by the fire.

Firefighters remain at the scene, and a building surveyor and council member are inspecting the damage.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.