A fire at the Maltese Community Centre in Melbourne forced the evacuation of a neighbouring home, Sky News Australia reported today.

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was called to the blaze about 1.30am yesterday on Royal Parade, Parkville. The fire started in a meeting room.

Four people inside an adjoining residential home were evacuated by firefighters.

The fire was contained in one room and it is believed to have been caused by a candle left burning on a table in the community centre during Easter festivities.

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