Shops gutted after suspicious fire at Melbourne butcher and grocery
A suspicious fire occurred at a butcher and grocery store in Glenroy, Melbourne, prompting an investigation by police. Over 25 firefighters responded to the scene, where they had to force entry to extinguish the blaze, which caused significant damage. Local residents have expressed concerns about a pattern of suspicious fires in the area over recent years.
- ▪Firefighters were called to the scene around 2:40 AM to tackle the blaze.
- ▪The fire caused extensive damage, and firefighters had to break down roller doors and cut into the roof to control it.
- ▪Local residents reported multiple suspicious fires in the area, with one resident noting six incidents in the last three years.
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Firefighters break roller doors to tackle suspicious blaze at Glenroy butcher and groceryTopic:FiresTue 19 May 2026 at 7:12amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:12amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:12amFirefighters were called to the scene about 2.40am and had to force their way into the shop to extinguish the blaze. (ABC News)In short:Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a butcher and grocery in Glenroy, in Melbourne's north.More than 25 firefighters attended the scene in Wheatsheaf Road and had to break down roller doors to access the shops.Locals say there have been multiple suspicious fires in the area in recent years.abc.net.au/news/glenroy-butcher-grocery-fire-wheatsheaf/106695176Link copiedShareShare articlePolice are investigating a suspicious fire in Melbourne's north in an area locals say has…
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