Mart 130 cafe at Middle Park Light Rail Station destroyed by flames

A POPULAR railway cafe in Melbourne’s inner suburbs has been destroyed by fire overnight as wild winds fanned the flames which took hold of the timber ceiling.

Mart 130 at Middle Park Light Rail Station has been destroyed by fire. Picture: David Crosling

A POPULAR railway cafe in Melbourne’s inner suburbs has been destroyed by fire.

Mart 130, a well-known eatery located at Middle Park Light Rail Station, went up in flames just before 10.30pm last night.

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The timber ceiling was fully ablaze by the time fire crews arrived.

More than two dozen MFB firefighters attacked the fire, bringing it under control in 35 minutes. Picture: David Crosling

The fire began at Mart 130 began about 10.30pm last night. Picture: David Crosling

More than two dozen MFB firefighters attacked the fire, bringing it under control in 35 minutes.

Crews remained on the scene overnight to extinguish hotspots, which were fuelled by strong winds.

Tram services were interrupted but have now resumed.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but it is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

MFB Specialist Fire Investigators will examine the cafe this morning.

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