Boronia fire deemed suspicious

At least 10 crews were spotted at the blaze on Dorset Street this morning. Pictures: Lynette Hayhurst

By Tanya Faulkner

Police and emergency services responded to a shop fire on Dorset Road, Boronia on 17 July.

Firefighters were called to the blaze at Souvlaki GR on Dorset Rd just after 7am Monday

There was no one inside the premises at the time of the incident.

The fire caused significant damage to the property when it caught alight just after 7am.

Members of the community shared on Facebook they heard sirens at 6:50 this morning as emergency services made their way to the scene, with some comments of overhead helicopters at the time of the incident.

Dorset Rd, between Chandler Rd and Boronia Rd, was shut to traffic about 7.30am Monday after the fire erupted inside the shop.

At this stage, the fire is being treated as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au