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There was no one inside at the time.
It is understood unknown offenders gained access to the business on Ballarat Road just before 11pm,
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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 5 hours ago
A firebombing incident has damaged an Asian grocer in Melbourne's west, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Asia Lane Grocery in Deer Park was set alight just before 11pm on Tuesday, with multiple fire trucks attending the scene and firefighters working quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Fire Under Control
Fire crews brought the fire under control within five minutes. The shopfront's glass door and window were smashed in, and many of the grocery items inside were burnt.
Investigation Ongoing
Police said an investigation into the incident was ongoing as they tried to find those responsible.
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