Sydenham, Melbourne house fire: Sinister twist as three toddlers fight for life after terrifying blaze ripped through their home and cops launch arson and EXPLOSIVES probe

Three toddlers are fighting for their lives after an inferno engulfed their home in Melbourne’s northwestern suburbs, as police bring in arson and explosives experts.

Emergency services were called to a home in Fergus Court in Sydenham about 9.30pm on Sunday following reports of a house fire.

Firefighters entered the home to tackle the blaze and found three children, all believed to be aged five and under, who were treated at the scene by paramedics.

Three young children, were rescued from the home before being provided immediate medical care. 

The children were then rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Neighbouring properties are being assessed for smoke damage however the fire didn’t spread.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the blaze.

‘Detectives and an arson chemist will attend the scene this morning, ‘ said a police spokesman on Monday morning.

‘No one else was injured in the fire with investigators working to determine if anyone else was present in the home at the time or just prior to the fire.’

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.