Melbourne, Australia – Police released CCTV footage on [Date], showcasing the dramatic aftermath of a suspected arson attack at a fast-food outlet in Doncaster East on Christmas Day. The footage, captured by street surveillance cameras, vividly depicts two masked individuals attempting to ignite the business with a flammable liquid. One man suffered serious burns, stripping off his clothing in a desperate attempt to extinguish the flames as he fled.
The incident unfolded around 2:40 AM on December 25th when emergency services responded to a blaze at a row of shops. Investigators suspect two individuals arrived in a white Toyota Tarago, poured a flammable liquid onto the fast-food outlet, and attempted to set it alight. The liquid ignited, engulfing one of the suspects in flames.
The released footage clearly shows the moment the fire erupted and one individual, wearing a hoodie, running back to the vehicle in an extremely distressed state, with clothing engulfed in flames. A subsequent shot shows him desperately removing his burning trousers while running away. The getaway vehicle, a white Toyota Tarago, is believed to have been driven by a third individual, and was last seen traveling east on Doncaster Road.
Police are actively seeking the suspects, urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in their apprehension. The motives behind the attack remain undisclosed, along with the extent of injuries sustained by the suspect who suffered burns.
