POLICE have confirmed they are treating the fire as suspicious.

Saturday, 11.30am

POLICE are yet to determine the cause of the fire that tore through a vacant Harcourt Street building yesterday.

An arson chemist is expected to attend this scene later today.

The fire caused extensive damage to parts of the building, which has sat idle since former occupants at Radius Disability Services went into administration in 2016.

Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Saturday, 9.30am

Detectives have attended the scene of a fire that erupted in Kennington yesterday.

The police officers visited the site this morning as they looked into the causes of the fire.

It is not yet clear whether police are treating the fire as suspicious.

More to come.

Friday, 6.30pm

The fire has been brought under control, and authorities have issued an Advice message for nearby residents.

"Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities," Fire Rescue Victoria said. "There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions."

What you should do:

Traffic in the area is block, and emergency services remain on scene.

Earlier

Emergency services crews have been called to the site of a former Radius Disability Services building in Kennington.

At about 5.30pm on Friday afternoon, crews were called to 13 Harcourt Street, Kennington, near the Ewing Park sporting oval, to find the disused building in flames.

The fire has not impacted the United Cricket Club and poses no immediate threat to nearby properties.

Nearby Williamson Street has been closed to traffic.

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