A gym located in Melbourne’s southeast suffered extensive damage in an early morning blaze on Thursday.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Nitro Gym in Hallam around 4:30 am. Upon arrival, they found the building engulfed in flames. The intensity of the fire resulted in significant damage, with windows shattered and the interior badly burned.
Efforts to extinguish the fire were successful, and the situation was brought under control just before 5:00 am.
Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the incident, suspecting foul play due to the fire’s suspicious nature.
The aftermath of the fire leaves Nitro Gym facing substantial recovery efforts as authorities work to determine the cause of the blaze.
Further updates on the investigation and the gym’s recovery process are awaited as the community reacts to the unfortunate incident in Melbourne’s southeast.