The fire caused significant damage to a number of surrounding businesses, including a tobacco store located next door.
No one was inside the businesses at the time of the fire.Alex, a friend of the owner, said he believed the incident wasn't connected to the recent spate of attacks."It's just a normal business open to make an income."
But police today told 9News they suspected it was related to other similar fires, with a range of state and federal agencies working on the investigation. Over the past few weeks, police have visited over 75 tobacco stores across the state to speak to store owners and staff.including two separate incidents in HadfieldDetectives are appealing for anyone in the area who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident.
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