Police treat Fitzroy North tobacco shop fire as suspicious
Investigators believe one or more offenders broke into the shop and set it alight.
Police are treating a fire that destroyed a tobacco shop in Fitzroy North as suspicious. The fire completely destroyed the shop on St Georges Road, and no one was inside.
Investigators believe one or more offenders broke into the shop and set it alight. Emergency crews were called about 3:45am after reports of explosions, and found the shop fully alight.
Firefighters worked to stop the blaze spreading, and two other businesses were damaged. One nearby resident said the noise sounded like sparks going off, then just a massive explosion two minutes later.
Witnesses saw a dark-coloured vehicle leaving the scene. Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- More than 160 arrests
- Arrests this year
- St Georges Road, Fitzroy North
- Location
- About 3:45am
- Emergency call
- Two other businesses damaged
- Damage
Why it mattersFitzroy North is the latest in a string of suspicious fires police are investigating.
AustraliaVictoria Police is running a targeted operation against arson across the state and says it has made more than 160 arrests this year.
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