Man fights for life after Melton tobacco shop firebombing

Man with severe burns discovered near The Boss tobacco store in Melton at 3am Thursday after fire police deem suspicious.

Why it mattersA person's life hangs in balance as police investigate a suspected arson attack on a retail business.

AustraliaThe incident raises concerns about safety in Melton's retail precinct and has triggered a major police investigation in Melbourne's northwest.

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Suspected arsonist caught on CCTV ablaze during Melbourne shop attack

A tobacco shop in Melton was firebombed early Wednesday. A man in a blue hoodie was caught on video engulfed in flames. Another man was found nearby with severe burns and flown to hospital in critical condition.

Why it mattersThis is the latest in a series of firebombing attacks on tobacco shops and venues across Melbourne. A police detective said fire is uncontrollable and unpredictable, and warned that innocent people could be seriously harmed.