Police Investigate Suspicious Fire In Kilmore

Police and emergency services responded to a suspicious fire in Kilmore on 24 March.

It is believed the rear of an abandoned church on Powlett Street was set alight about 1.50pm.

The fire was extinguished and a crime scene established.

No one was inside the church at the time.

The empty church is believed to have sustained significant damage, and the fire is being treated as suspicious at this stage.

The investigation is ongoing but at this stage this fire is not being linked to any other fires and is not believed to be targeted.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestopersvic.com.au.

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