Emergency services responded to a large fire at a commercial building in Melbourne's inner west overnight on May 26, 2026. The blaze, described as suspicious, gutted several businesses, including a law firm.
The fire broke out around 2:00 AM on May 26, 2026, in a building on a main road in Footscray. Fire Rescue Victoria crews worked for several hours to contain the inferno, which caused significant structural damage.
Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the cause. No injuries have been reported. The owner of the law firm, who spoke to media, expressed shock and said the business had been targeted in the past.
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
