‘Flames and explosions’ seen coming from building in Melbourne’s south-east

Firefighters are mopping up, after nine fire-vehicles were called to a fire at an abandoned building in Frankston overnight.

Police were told “flames and explosions” were seen coming from a building on the Nepean Highway just before 1am, with the fire being treated as suspicious.

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It’s believed the building had been occupied by squatters, but it was empty when firefighters arrived.

The Nepean Highway is still closed northbound, between Beach and Wells streets.

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