Melb crane fire under control
AAP
A fire that caused a crane to collapse at a Melbourne construction site is under control.
The MFB was called to the crane fire at The Village construction site on St Kilda Road about 3.15pm on Tuesday.
The crane arm then collapsed when the fire spread.
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The MFB believe an electrical fire started in the motor of the crane.
Nine vehicles and 36 firefighters attended the site, while a ladder platform was used to get the fire under control.
No one was injured in the incident.
Firefighters will use an aerial appliance and thermal imaging cameras to check all hot spots are extinguished - there are plans to dismantle the crane.
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