Car repairs shop targeted in ‘suspicious’ Melbourne factory fire

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out at a car repairs shop and caused extensive damage to the building.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out at a car repairs shop in the outer suburbs of Melbourne early on Thursday morning.

The fire broke out at a factory on Glenville Drive in Melton about 2.50am.

No one was inside the premises at the time of the incident.

The business is Redline auto electrics and airconditioning. Its Facebook page with more than 600 followers shows custom jobs modifying often niche and retro cars.

Police on scene after a suspicious factory fire in Glenville Drive, Melton. Picture: NewsWire/Ian Currie

Police said the fire caused extensive damage to the building.

A crime scene has been established, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage, or has information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Redline auto electrics and airconditioning did not respond to NewsWire’s request for comment.

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Originally published as Car repairs shop targeted in ‘suspicious’ Melbourne factory fire