Quest Apartments in Werribee were evacuated on Tuesday night after a heat pack caught fire while being warmed up in a microwave.
Emergency services were called to the premises on Synnott Street, Werribee at about 8.40pm on February 13 after smoke was detected on level three of the hotel.
Upon arrival firefighters evacuated all 80 patrons and staff from the hotel out onto nearby Wedge Street.
CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria crews quickly extinguished the fire and patrons and staff were allowed back into the hotel at about 9.20pm
There were no injuries and only minimal damage to the hotel room.
Werribee CFA’s Lieutenant Rohan Rizzoli explained how the fire began.
“The cause of the fire was a heat pack in the microwave that had been in for too long and subsequently caught fire.”
Lieutenant Rizzoli said while only a minor incident, it underlined the importance of being careful when using common household items like microwaves.
“It’s a timely reminder to residents to ensure they’re checking their appliances before use so that they’re in good working order and checking manufacturer guidelines when using items such as heat packs.”
