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Suspicious fire engulfs Caulfield Racecourse grandstand

Jan 07, 2025

Melbourne [Australia], January 7: A suspicious blaze has engulfed a Caulfield Racecourse grandstand, sparking a police investigation.
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to the blaze at Station St, Caulfield East in Melbourne's southeast at 6:20am on Tuesday.
"Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fire in the centre of a 200m x 100m brick structure," a statement said.
The response was escalated to a 3rd Alarm which indicates a significant fire, with multiple crews battling the blaze before getting it under control around 7am.
Victoria Police have established a crime scene at the racecourse.
"Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Caulfield Racecourse," a statement said.
"No one was injured and the area was evacuated safely."
A Vic Emergency advice message was flagged for nearby suburbs of Ashburton, Carnegie, Caulfield, Caulfield East, Caulfield North, Caulfield South, Glen Huntly, Glen Iris, Malvern, Malvern East, Murrumbeena and Ormond.
"There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions," the alert said.
Traffic in the area surrounding the racecourse is expected to be affected.
Victoria Police have been contacted for comment.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation

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