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Arson suspected in centre fire

19/11/2010

POLICE are treating a fire at the Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre last week as arson.
The blaze was started about 11.45pm on Tuesday, 21 August after a hole was smashed in the glass door and blazing paper was thrown inside.
About $1000 damage to the building was caused by smoke and flames before CFA crews put the fire out.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact police on 9705 3114.

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