Fire crews responded to a house fire in St Albans just after midday on Wednesday.
Crews arrived at the Wilpena Court property within six minutes to find the single storey, brick dwelling, issuing flames and smoke.
The incident was bought under control within 15 minutes.
The fire affected the garage and the rear of the dwelling, with heat and smoke impacting a neighbouring property.
A young family, who occupy the home, safely evacuated before fire crews arrived and there were no injuries reported.
The cause is not suspicious.
Police and Ambulance Victoria were on scene to support firefighting activities.
Firefighters will remain on scene to make sure it is fully extinguished.