Business damaged by fire in Wadeye overnight

A crime scene has been established in Wadeye following a fire at a business premises on Saturday night.

A CRIME scene has been established in Wadeye following a fire at a business premises on Saturday night.

An NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said the fire at the workshop at about 7.30pm caused some oil drums to ignite and damaged part of the structure.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The community on the Territory’s west coast has recently been plagued by large scale unrest and property damage, leaving many residents homeless.

Crews battle car fire after residents report multiple explosions

FIREFIGHTERS responded to reports of explosions coming from an underground carpark in Malak on Sunday morning, where they found a car engulfed in flames.

The NT Fire and Rescue Service crews were dispatched to the property on Malak Cres shortly after 5am, following multiple calls to triple-0 from concerned residents.

Responding to reports of a vehicle fire and “explosions occurring”, the crews saw smoke billowing from the building and entered the premises to battle the blaze.

“Crews attacked the fire directly to prevent it from spreading to neighbouring vehicles and structures,” a spokesman said.

“As a result of the smoke spreading from the underground carpark, automated fire alarms activated in above ground office areas, with some smoke damage reported.”

The fire was brought under control just before 6am.

An investigation into the circumstances and cause of the fire is ongoing with anyone with any information urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.