Mar 21 • 02:32 UTC 🇦🇺 Australia ABC News AU

Dramatic footage shows moment flames engulf Melbourne ice-cream shop

An ice-cream shop in Tarneit, Melbourne, was severely damaged by a fire suspected to be set by arsonists, leading to the arrest of two teenagers.

In the early hours of the morning, an ice-cream shop named Gelateria on the Docks in Tarneit, Melbourne, was engulfed in flames, marking a suspicious act of arson. The shop's owner, Mahmoud, received an alert on his mobile phone at 2:30 am, notifying him of a break-in. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, he realized someone had entered his shop before it was completely consumed by fire. Shocked and confused, Mahmoud expressed his disbelief as he had never experienced any issues with the business during its two years of operation. He questioned the motives behind the destruction of his hard work, underscoring his dedication to his local community and family.

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