Suspicious ‘inferno’ guts businesses in Melbourne’s west
A suspicious fire in Spotswood, Melbourne, has severely damaged two businesses. Firefighters reported responding to an unprecedented level of fire activity, with flames visible shortly after the alarm was raised. The cause of the fire is under investigation by both fire and police officials, as witnesses reported unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.
- ▪Firefighters responded to a suspicious fire in Spotswood around 2am, which quickly escalated.
- ▪The blaze gutted two businesses and required over 50 firefighters and 14 fire appliances to control.
- ▪Witnesses reported hearing popping noises and seeing a car rammed into a lawyer's office at the site.
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