Moe man arrested after unit is engulfed by flames on High St, Moe

A Moe man has been arrested after a unit was engulfed by flames in the state’s southeast.

A Latrobe Valley man has been arrested following a unit fire in Victoria’s southeast.

Emergency services were called to a property on High St in Moe after flames were seen coming from the building at 10.20am on Monday.

“A 29-year-old Moe man was arrested on Lloyd St and is currently assisting police with their inquiries,” a police spokesperson said.

Police tapped off the unit where a fire broke out. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“No one was inside the home at the time however the property sustained major damages.”

“Firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes and FRV crews wore breathing apparatus and attacked the fire,” an FRV spokesperson said.

FRV crews extinguishing the unit fire. Picture: LVI&CA

“The power and gas companies were called to attend.

“The scene was handed to Victoria Police.”

The fire was deemed under control in seven minutes and an arson chemist attended the scene in the afternoon.

FRV crews assisting at the scene. Picture: LVI&CA

FRV crews assisting at the scene. Picture: LVI&CA

The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be determined and detectives are treating the incident as suspicious.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or contact the Moe police station on [phone].