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CCTV of white ute released after deadly Melbourne fire

Adam Vidler
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More CCTV has been released as police continue to investigate a deadly fire in Melbourne earlier this year.

A panel shop went up in flames on Bunnett Street, Sunshine North, just after 4am on Friday, February 23.

Police were told a white, dual-cab ute pulled up outside the building before a man got out and emptied a jerry can on the factory door before setting it alight.

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Police have released a composite image of a man sought after a deadly fire in Sunshine North, Melbourne. Victoria Police

He then returned to the car, which fled the scene.

The fire spread to a building behind the panel shop, a factory on Marshall Street, where two men were sleeping inside at the time.

Both men, aged 42 and 48, died at the scene.

The white ute has a silver tray and was captured on CCTV travelling north on Bunnett Street on CCTV.

Sunshine North fire

More CCTV has been released of a white ute. Victoria Police

The additional CCTV released today shows the ute on Albert Drive in Melton South at about 4.40am on the morning of the fire.

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It was later found burnt out on Gisborne Road in Coimadai around 5.20am the day after.

Police have also released a digital composite image of a man who was seen near the car that morning.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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