Arrests over Sebastopol fire

Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have interviewed two youths in relation to a Sebastopol fire, Victoria Police say.

Emergency services were called to an educational facility on Tuppen Drive about 12.40pm on Tuesday 4 January after a grass and storage shed fire.

The fire was deemed suspicious and an investigation commenced.

This morning police arrested and interviewed a 10-year-old and an 11-year-old boy in relation to the fire.

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

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