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Two people were injured in a large blaze that ripped through a Melbourne synagogue on Friday morning in what is believed to be a targeted attack. The fire broke out at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea about 4.20am.
Arson attack destroys Melbourne synagogue. It’s believed a number of early-morning worshippers were inside at the time and were alerted by banging at the front door. They saw two masked men pour petrol over the front of the synagogue before lighting it on fire and running off. Two people inside the building were injured including one who suffered serious burns to their hands. They were both rushed to hospital.
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