Vic: Suspicious fire at ambulance building

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2006
Vic: Suspicious fire at ambulance building

MELBOURNE, Aug 13 AAP - A suspicious fire at an St John Ambulance ambulance building
in Melbourne has caused about $150,000 damage.

Commander Dave Miller from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said crews were called
to the fire shortly before 11pm (AEST) last night.

The single-storey building containing mainly office equipment, was well alight when
the MFB crews arrived.

An ambulance parked at the front of the building sustained only minor damage, Commander
Miller said.

Environment watchdog EPA Victoria has been alerted to the fire following the discovery
of asbestos sheeting.

"Some of the debris has gone into the kindergarten next door. We have to make sure
we cover all bases," Commander Miller said.

He said the fire, brought under control in about 10 minutes, was considered suspicious
and police had been alerted.

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KEYWORD: FIRE

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