An empty house has been destroyed by fire in Ferntree Gully this morning.
CFA crews were called out to the residence on The Avenue following a call at 10.39am.
11 CFA appliances responded to the call including 4 pumpers and 2 tankers. The house has been totally gutted with a neighbouring property suffering damage.
The incident was brought under control at 11.40am.
Residents from neighbouring properties were evacuated.
Police and Ambulance Victoria attended the scene as a precaution however nil injuries have been reported.
A fire investigator will attend later with a cause yet to be determined.