Two buildings in Sea Lake, in the North West of Victoria, were destroyed after a fire tore through on Saturday afternoon (3 Jan).
The buildings include The Bottom Café that was vacant and the neighbouring hairdresser.
CFA, with FRV, was called to the fire at about 15.25pm today and had 14 firetrucks attended the scene.
CFA District 18 Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Gavin Wright said the cause of the fire was unknown at this stage and a fire investigation will be carried out.
“Witness observed a fire in the backyard of the café and said the fire rapidly spread to the rear of the shop. From there it spread to the hairdresser next door,” Gavin said.
“Crews did a great job making sure the fire did not do more damage considering the two shops destroyed were in a strip of shops.”
“They managed to save the pharmacy that was next door which is an essential service in a small town like this.
“Bulk water carriers were brought in to help contain the fire due to the low water pressure in the town.”
The fire is now contained and CFA units are still on scene ensuring the fire is extinguished.