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A suspicious house fire broke out just after 5.30am on Eades Street in Laverton, 13 November. Police are now investigating and seeking local CCTV or dashcam footage.
Suspicious Fire Under Police Investigation In Laverton
Police are investigating a house fire in Laverton on 13 November after a blaze broke out inside a property on Eades Street at 5.34am.
FRV crews were called to the scene after multiple callers to Triple Zero reported the home on fire. Firefighters arrived to find the 15-by-8-metre house partially engulfed.
Crews worked to contain the blaze and brought it under control by 5.58am. Firefighters remained at the scene to ensure the area was safe.
Police believe the fire started inside the property, and no one was inside at the time. The circumstances surrounding the blaze are still being determined, and is currently being treated as suspicious.
Hobsons Bay City Council’s Building Surveyor inspected the property during the day and determined the structure was unsafe due to extensive damage.
Anyone with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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