Shed explodes into flames in Toolangi

The shed was left scorched. Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG

By Callum Ludwig

A shed exploded into flames on Healesville-Kinglake Road in Toolangi at around 2.58pm on Monday 28 November.

A large gunshot-like sound was heard and then the shed was on fire, with numerous valuable items like a Holden Commodore, a number of safely stored rifles and all the personal belongings of the man who was residing in the shed.

The fire did not spread to the main house. It was potentially caused by an isolator which was found melted, but this is not confirmed.

8 CFA and police vehicles responded to the incident and it was declared safe at 4.29pm.

Kinglake Police blocked off the road with cones at one end and vehicles at the other.