Huge blaze guts historic pub east of Melbourne as firefighters battle against the flames
- Ferocious blaze torn through historic pub east of Melbourne about 6am Monday
- Twelve fire-trucks with 50 firefighters are at The Ranges Hotel in Main Street
- Roof has since collapsed at the back half of the building as flames still engulf pub
A ferocious blaze has torn through a historic pub east of Melbourne as firefighters battle to save the building.
More than 50 firefighters are at The Ranges Hotel in Main Street, Gembrook battling the blaze which is believed to have started about 6am.
The roof has since collapsed at the back half of the building, and as of 7.45am the front of the pub was still covered in flames.
A ferocious blaze has torn through a historic pub east of Melbourne as firefighters battle to save the building (Credit: Seven News)
Fire authorities will begin an investigation once the fire has been extinguished and investigators can gain entry.
The pub is described as an ‘iconic, rustic Australian pub , set in the beautiful hills of Gembrook.’
It was built in 1896, and is the only pub in the town.
A warning message has been distributed about smoke being visible, but there is no immediate threat to the community.
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