A popular Mildura general store and takeaway restaurant was deliberately set on fire

A popular takeaway restaurant in Mildura has been forced to close for clean-up after a fire was deliberately lit on the premises.

Davos general store in Mildura was set alight on Sunday night.

A takeaway restaurant and general store on San Mateo Ave in Mildura has been forced to close for the foreseeable future as they begin clean up from a fire on Sunday night.

Davos, a popular spot for a quick bite to eat or day to day supplies, was targeted by an arsonist about 10pm on Sunday.

It is believed a fire was started in an airconditioning unit at the back of the property.

The store is now closed while the clean-up is underway.

“We are really sorry for any inconvenience,” the owners said in a Facebook post.

A 19-year-old man has since been arrested and released pending further enquiries.

Ambulance Victoria was called to the scene but luckily their services were not required and no one was injured.

Anyone with information is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.