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Chirnside Park grassfire investigation

09/12/2023

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Detectives are seeking information after a fire broke out in Chirnside Park on Wednesday.

A grass fire on Edwards Road at about 3pm on 6 December burnt approximately 100 metres squared before CFA members were about to extinguish the blaze.

Now the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are requesting any information from the community surrounding the circumstances.

If anyone witnessed any activity north of Paynes Road, or has any dashcam footage shortly before 3pm, please contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2401.

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