Glen Waverley RSL Fire Incident
A significant fire occurred at the Waverley RSL club, located on Coleman Parade in Glen Waverley, Melbourne's south-east, on the morning of March 28, 2024. Emergency services were alerted around 7:10 AM following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).
Emergency Response and Site Impact
More than two dozen fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. Crews utilized aerial appliances to combat the blaze, and video footage from the site indicated that some sections of the club's roof had collapsed due to the fire.
Authorities confirmed that no individuals were inside the RSL club at the time of the incident.
It took approximately two hours for Fire Rescue Victoria to bring the fire under control. An advice message was issued to the local community, warning of smoke and advising residents to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
Origin of the Blaze
Initial information suggests the fire originated in the kitchen area of the club. Investigations into the exact cause of the fire are currently ongoing.
Club Statement and Related Incidents
The Waverley RSL club informed its members via social media that it would be closed for the day. The club also stated it would provide updates as more information became available.
This incident marks the second RSL fire in Melbourne within a few days.
Just two days prior, on March 26, 2024, the Sunshine RSL Sub Branch and an adjoining bowling club in the city's west were destroyed by fire. Fire investigators determined that the Sunshine RSL fire was caused by spontaneous combustion in a clothes dryer that was not in operation at the time.