Authorities are investigating a fire that engulfed a kebab truck in Melbourne’s north, with suspicion lingering over the cause. The vehicle, emblazoned with the branding of social media influencer Spanian, was parked overnight at a car park on Bell Street in Preston when flames erupted.
Firefighters responded promptly just after 3.45 am on Saturday, arriving to find the blaze rapidly spreading. Thanks to swift action and advanced thermal imaging technology, crews managed to bring the fire under control efficiently, ensuring all hotspots were fully extinguished before they left the scene, according to a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson.
The incident has been officially referred to police amid concerns that the fire was not accidental. The circumstances surrounding the blaze have raised alarms, prompting authorities to treat it as suspicious.
Spanian, through a social media post, expressed his concern and solidarity with the community. He stated that the damaged truck would be replaced and highlighted the personal and communal significance of these vehicles. “The owners of the trucks are people from your community,” he wrote. “The trucks are part of their community, and those people save up for these trucks. They have to pay for them.”
The incident underscores the vulnerability of small business owners and the tension between community resilience and acts of sabotage. As investigations continue, the local community and the social media influencer alike await answers about what sparked the fire and who might be responsible.
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