Shops gutted in Malvern blaze
Updated Wed May 11, 2011 7:54am AEST
Shops gutted in Malvern fire
Fire spread through shops in Unley Road at Malvern (ABC News)
Map: Malvern 5061
A co-owner of the Chefs of Tandoori restaurant at Malvern says a fire has left extensive damage.
He says the blaze started in a vent in the kitchen of the premises in Unley Road.
It spread to an adjoining pasta bar and a bakery, as well as affecting Malvern police station.
Fire crews worked for two hours to contain the blaze and Unley Road was closed for several hours.
Restaurant co-owner Sandy Behl says his primary concern was for the safety of his staff and neighbours.
"The timber roof is all gutted now with the walls and other things ... We are so glad and we are thankful to our God that wherever he is, he was looking down on us and staff are just alright," he said.
The damage bill is estimated at $800,000.
Police say arsonists set two buildings alight at Davoren Park overnight.
They responded to an alarm about 11:20pm at the Cornerstone Uniting Church in Peachy Road and found a fire in a back room.
About 15 minutes later, police spotted another fire at the back of the Shine SA premises, only 100 metres from the church.
There was extensive damage to a pergola.
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Updated Wed May 11, 2011 7:54am AEST
Shops gutted in Malvern fire
Fire spread through shops in Unley Road at Malvern (ABC News)
Map: Malvern 5061
A co-owner of the Chefs of Tandoori restaurant at Malvern says a fire has left extensive damage.
He says the blaze started in a vent in the kitchen of the premises in Unley Road.
It spread to an adjoining pasta bar and a bakery, as well as affecting Malvern police station.
Fire crews worked for two hours to contain the blaze and Unley Road was closed for several hours.
Restaurant co-owner Sandy Behl says his primary concern was for the safety of his staff and neighbours.
"The timber roof is all gutted now with the walls and other things ... We are so glad and we are thankful to our God that wherever he is, he was looking down on us and staff are just alright," he said.
The damage bill is estimated at $800,000.
Police say arsonists set two buildings alight at Davoren Park overnight.
They responded to an alarm about 11:20pm at the Cornerstone Uniting Church in Peachy Road and found a fire in a back room.
About 15 minutes later, police spotted another fire at the back of the Shine SA premises, only 100 metres from the church.
There was extensive damage to a pergola.
Cleaning Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems Since 1971
5734 Bankfield Avenue
Culver City, California 90230
310-636-8361 x 203
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