Car parked in underground parking lot in Fremantle engulfed in flames

Sarah Steger & Ben AndersonThe West Australian
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VideoResidents of an apartment complex in Fremantle had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in a car in the underground carpark

A car fire forced residents of a Fremantle unit block to flee their homes on Monday night.

Firefighters arrived at about 9.40pm to find a car in the underground carpark of the Queen Victoria Street complex alight.

It took 10 crews about 20 minutes to get control of the inferno, which was limited to the car and did not cause any structural damage to the building.

Residents of the units were evacuated but were allowed back in their homes at about midnight.

Camera IconFirefighters at the scene of the Fremantle blaze. Credit: 7NEWS
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One resident was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services investigators are now probing the cause of the blaze, with local police assisting.

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A WA Police spokeswoman confirmed the arson squad were not involved at this stage.

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