Statement regarding fire at 200 Spencer Street

The City of Melbourne has set up a relief centre at Melbourne Town Hall following an apartment fire on Spencer Street this morning.

Around 200 people have attended the relief centre, which is located in Swanston Hall on the ground floor of Melbourne Town Hall. 

The relief centre will be open to provide food, counselling and relief services while the status of the apartment building is being assessed.

Our Municipal Building Surveyor is on site and working closely with the Melbourne Fire Brigade and other relevant authorities.

The City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, the Salvation Army and Ambulance Victoria are providing assistance at the relief centre.

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