A FACTORY in Cheltenham went up in flames on 24 September.
The blaze was attended by nearly 30 FRV firefighters, who arrived at the scene on Ambrose Avenue at around 2pm. When they arrived they found the 60 x 30 metre double storey brick factory ablaze.
Using breathing apparatus and high-pressure hoselines, firefighters quickly brought the fire under control.
The scene was handed to Victoria Police to investigate. A statement from FRV read that “firefighters believe the fire may have started under suspicious circumstances”.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 6 October 2021