Bannockburn’s Golden Plains Medical Centre to shut temporarily after suspicious fire
A Geelong region medical clinic has been forced to temporarily shut its doors after a fire that police are treating as suspicious.
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A medical clinic in Bannockburn has been forced to temporarily shut its doors after a fire that police are treating as suspicious.
Firefighters were called about 1am on Sunday to battle a blaze that broke out at the Golden Plains Medical Centre.
The fire was brought under control but the Geelong Rd clinic sustained damage that has caused it to close.
In a Facebook post, the practice said patients were likely to face lengthy delays as it worked towards reopening.
“Please note, due to a suspicious fire (that) happened last night, Medical centre is closed for face-to-face consultations until further notice,” it said.
“Full police investigation is underway. We are trying our best to start operation with safest possible way.
“There will be a significant delays ahead to cater everyone. We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused.”
A Victoria Police spokesman confirmed Moorabool crime investigation unit was investigating the blaze.
“At this stage the fire is being treated as suspicious and the investigation is ongoing,” the spokesman said.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Bannockburn’s Golden Plains Medical Centre to shut temporarily after suspicious fire
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