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.

AustraliaVictoria faces a pattern of firebombing attacks on commercial premises, raising community safety concerns and stretching emergency services.

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