Arrests over Ballarat fires

Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have interviewed two youths in relation to a series of fires in Ballarat, Victoria Police say.

Emergency services were called to Marty Busch Reserve over the past week in relation to the series of fires.

The fires were deemed suspicious and an investigation commenced.

Police arrested and interviewed two 13-year-old boys in relation to the fires.

The boys received an official caution in relation to the matter and the investigation is complete.

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