A young Ballan family have escaped harm after a blaze which destroyed their Cowie St garage.

Emergency services were called at 1.20pm Wednesday; after neighbours reported hearing a bang or explosion.

5 CFA trucks turned up from Ballan, Myrniong and Bacchus Marsh; while police also attended to divert traffic.

A smoke warning was issued for Ballan and the nearby hospital was asked to close its windows as thick dark smoke billowed overhead.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus. Paramedics were not called in.

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