Cars damaged in powerful grassfire outside Melbourne shopping centre

At least six cars have been destroyed by a powerful grassfire at a shopping centre in Taylor’s Lakes, in north-west Melbourne.

Firefighters are on the scene at the parking lot of Watergardens Shopping Centre on Kings Road.

At least 1.2 hectares of land have been burnt, a Metropolitan Fire Brigade spokesperson said.

There are no reports of injuries.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.