Mernda coronavirus testing centre targeted in arson attack
A coronavirus testing centre went up in flames overnight, with metre-high flames damaging the pop-up facility in Melbourne’s northeastern suburbs.
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Police are investigating a late-night arson attack at a coronavirus testing station in Melbourne’s northeast.
Emergency services were called to Waterview Recreation Reserve in Mernda about 10.40pm Monday night following a call to triple-zero which reported the suspicious fire.
The CFA said three trucks attended and the blaze was put out before 11pm.
The fire to the wall of the marquee was about a metre high.
A security guard suffered smoke inhalation.
Victoria Police has been contacted for comment.
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