Dozens of elderly residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out at a care home in Melbourne's south-east.
Multiple emergency services rushed to the aged care facility in Elsternwick after a large blaze broke out just before 10pm yesterday.
A nurse and two residents were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.
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Crews evacuated 33 residents to a nearby park, with some transported in wheelchairs by staff and emergency services.
Some were also given mattresses to lie on.
A family member of one of the residents taken to hospital has told 9News they are recovering.
Firefighters have said the damage is extensive, and residents can't return.
They have since been moved to other accommodation.
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