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Dramatic footage captures firebombing at Infinite MMA gym Ballarat

Dramatic vision has captured two men pouring flammable liquid around a Ballarat gym before igniting it, sparking a huge blaze.

Suspicious fire engulfs Wendouree gym

Dramatic footage has captured two men pouring flammable liquid around the front of a Ballarat gym before igniting it, sparking a huge blaze.

Detectives investigating the firebombing of the popular gym last month have released images of two men they wish to speak to.

They say the pair may have information on an attack on the Infinite MMA gym in Howitt St, Wendouree, which was set alight in the early hours of May 25.

The firebombing at the Ballarat gym is caught on CCTV.
The firebombing at the Ballarat gym is caught on CCTV.
One of the men was forced to run to escape the flames.
One of the men was forced to run to escape the flames.

Investigators say two men forced open the doors of Infinite at 3.20am that day.

They poured flammable liquid around the front of the building and the carpark before igniting it, causing a large blaze which severely injured the reception area.

Police said no one was inside the building at the time.

Both men ran east along Howitt St.

CCTV shows two men who Ballarat CIU detectives believe may be able to help with their inquiry.

One of the men is described as tall and with a stocky build. He wore a hoodie, black gloves, shorts and Nike runners.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/dramatic-footage-captures-firebombing-at-infinite-mma-gym-ballarat/news-story/282c394e15fb20b3b4aafd5b1b142ce3