Fire crews called to old Mooroopna Hospital site

One FRV unit from Shepparton attended the scene along with a Country Fire Authority unit from Mooroopna, with crews arriving at the site within seven minutes.

“A small fire was found inside, along with one person whom it’s believed lit the fire for warmth,” a CFA spokesperson confirmed.

The incident was quickly brought under control with fire crews returning to the station shortly after, around 9.20 pm.

Police were also called to the scene to speak with the person.