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A fireball, then screams of agony: Suspected arsonist engulfed in flames after botched tobacco shop attack
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CTTV footage shows a man on fire after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday
- A suspected arsonist was engulfed in flames during the attack
- CTTV footage captured the incident
- The attack occurred in Melton
- A man was engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed
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Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU)
Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU)
A fireball, then screams of agony: Suspected arsonist fights for life after botched tobacco shop attack
The Age (AU)
The Age (AU)
CTTV footage shows a man engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
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Brisbane Times (AU)
Brisbane Times (AU)
A fireball, then screams of agony: Suspected arsonist engulfed in flames after botched tobacco shop attack
Brisbane Times (AU)
Brisbane Times (AU)
CTTV footage shows a man enveloped in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
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- 22m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): CTTV footage shows a man engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
- 22m agoBrisbane Times (AU): CTTV footage shows a man engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
- 22m agoThe Age (AU): CTTV footage shows a man engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
- 5m agoBrisbane Times (AU): CTTV footage shows a man enveloped in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.
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