CFA Rostered duty officer Richard Bourke said it was believed the owner’s car had rolled into the house causing damage to a power cable in a wall cavity.

He said the fire started while the owner was inside the house assessing some minor injuries.

Mr Bourke said the fire was well involved when the first brigade arrived.

“Because Hawkesdale doesn’t have reticulated water we had ten trucks attend and Moyne Shire also brought a tank of water,” he said.

Mr Bourke said crews remained at the scene to cool the burnt out house but there was no risk to any nearby property.

UPDATE 4pm:

A HOUSE has been destroyed in a fire at Hawkesdale.

CFA units remain at the scene at the corner of Dawson and Church Streets.

Cypress trees surrounding the property were also burnt.

Highway patrol are directing traffic and paramedics attended.

EARLIER: CFA units are responding to a house fire in Hawkesdale.

Brigades were called to the blaze in Dawson Street about 2.30pm and 13 CFA vehicles have attended.