THE families of three police officers seriously injured in a Melbourne explosion say words can't express their gratitude for the bravery of strangers who came to their aid after the blast.
Sergeant Tony Scully, First Constable Emma Quick and Constable Varli Blake had been called to a Middle Park flat on Saturday night after reports a man was threatening self harm.
As firefighters and police entered the flat via the balcony, a gas bottle exploded.
The brother of Const Quick, Matthew Quick, praised the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and paramedics for saving the lives of the police.
But he said the families were also overwhelmed by the bravery of neighbours and passers by who helped the officers in the chaotic moments after the blast.
"The stories we've heard about what people have done to help them out, that's what really sits us back in our chairs," Mr Quick said. "Our gratitude, words aren't enough to express what that is.
"Through a horrible, horrible tragedy ... we've all seen the best of people and the best of human nature."
The three police members, along with two firefighters since released from hospital, were injured in the blast.
Police say they are getting closer to finding the cause of the explosion.
Chief Commissioner Ken Lay told reporters on Friday he was hopeful that Victoria Police would be able to make an announcement on how the explosion occurred in coming days.
"Things are starting to develop in relation to what might have happened," Mr Lay said.
"I'd be hopeful that perhaps today or tomorrow there will be a bit more clarity around what was the ignition source."
Police have not spoken to the occupant of the flat, who remains under police guard at The Alfred hospital.
A recovery fund has been set up by the policing community to help ease the financial burden on the officers during a recovery expected to take years.
Victoria Police and the Police Association donated $10,000 each to the fund while BankVic has also made a "sizable contribution".
Mr Quick thanked both the police force and wider community for rallying around the injured officers.
"Humbling is the word that came to mind when we heard that was being set up," he said.
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