Police investigate suspicious grass fire near Epsom
Firefighters extinguished a grass fire but police took over when officials deemed the scene suspicious.
Crews from Fire Rescue Victoria, the CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria responded to a fire on Bowles Road, Epsom on Thursday evening. Firefighters arrived within five minutes of the 5.09pm call.
Firefighters found a slow-moving grass fire in bushland, about 30 metres by 30 metres. The fire was under control by 5.34pm on a day when temperatures reached 30.5 degrees.
Officials deemed the scene suspicious and gave it to Victoria Police.
- Five minutes from emergency call
- Response time
- 25 minutes until under control
- Fire duration
- About 30 metres by 30 metres
- Fire size
- 30.5 degrees
- Temperature
Why it mattersThe fire was handed to Victoria Police because the scene appeared suspicious.
AustraliaRegional Victoria residents face ongoing fire risk, with arson investigation potentially revealing safety gaps and leading to stronger fire prevention measures.
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