Vic mother collapses in house fire

A Melbourne mother of three has collapsed after escaping her burning home in Melbourne's west.

Fire crews were called to the Sunshine West address just before 10am on Saturday, and arrived to find the house well alight with the family waiting out the front.

An ambulance was called after the mother collapsed.

Her three children are being checked for signs of smoke inhalation.

The home was left severely damaged by the blaze, which fire fighters have brought under control.