Victoria police will be investigating the St Arnaud blaze from earlier this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
A Victoria police spokesperson said the Northern Grampians Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed thousands of bales of hay and storage sheds in St Arnaud on Sunday,11 April.
Emergency services were called to Charlton-St Arnaud Road about 7.30am where the blaze had taken hold of the hay.
IN OTHER NEWS:
The spokesperson stated the fire destroyed approximately 8500 bales of hay valued at approximately $1 million and caused approximately $2 million worth of damage to the storage sheds.
The fire is expected to smoulder for several days.
Arson chemists and detectives are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
READ MORE ABOUT THE FIRE:
Detectives have released CCTV and images of the blazing fire in the hope someone can assist investigators.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content:
- Bookmark www.mailtimes.com.au/
- Make sure you are signed up for our breaking and regular headlines newsletters
- Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Wim_Mail_Times
- Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/wimmeramailtimes/
Alison Foletta
Alison Foletta specialises in local government and court stories. For story tips on Ballarat and local government email: alison.foletta@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alison Foletta specialises in local government and court stories. For story tips on Ballarat and local government email: alison.foletta@austcommunitymedia.com.au
