Man charged over 2010 fire at Liverpool Council Chambers refused bail
A man has faced court accused of taking part in a fire that destroyed a council building almost a decade ago.
Milan Berber, 29, was arrested this week in relation to a blaze that burned the Liverpool Council building in Sydney's west to the ground, in August 2010.
He was just 19 when officers allege he and several others broke into the building with a jerry can and set it alight.
Milan Berber, 29, was denied bail today when he faced court. Supplied
The Liverpool Council Chambers were destroyed and over $27 million of damage was done in the 2010 blaze. 9News
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The fire took more than 80 firefighters and 20 trucks to extinguish and caused $27 million worth of damage.
Berber appeared in Liverpool Court today and failed in his bid for bail.
The court heard a single fingerprint was found on a stolen cash register which allegedly linked him to the blaze.
He denied any involvement but admits to drinking with friends in the area the night of the fire.
Earlier today, police warned up to six people that officers will be "knocking on their doors" in relation to the fire.
Berber was arrested and charged over a fire that destroyed a council building in Sydney's south-west 10 years ago. NSW Police
Investigators have also released a COMFIT image of another man seen in the area at the time of the blaze. NSW Police
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Puffett said the arson squad is confident they have enough evidence to chase down the group involved in a blaze that consumed Liverpool Council Chambers in August 2010.
"We believe up to seven offenders were involved and we are in the process of pursuing them – we have extremely good information on who these other six may be, so we ask those individuals to come forward before we come knocking on your door," Chief Inspector Puffett said today.
Chief Inspector Puffett said a number of items recovered from the scene could link the other alleged offenders to the blaze.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Puffett said the arson squad is confident they have enough evidence to chase down the group involved in a blaze that consumed Liverpool Council Chambers in August 2010. 9News
"We believe there are a couple of possible motives – but we can't commit until we get the full picture," he said.
"Not only did this fire cause extensive damage and disrupted Local Government – it put the lives of neighbouring residents and emergency service workers in danger."
A computer generated image of one of the other men seen in the area at the time of the fire has been released.
He is described as Mediterranean in appearance, aged in his early 20s and wearing a dark-coloured hooded-jumper.
"Even though it has been 10 years since the fire, we'd like to hear from anyone whose memory may be refreshed by this image – no matter how insignificant the information may seem, it could be valuable to the investigation," Chief Inspector Puffett said.
If arrested and convicted of lighting the destructive blaze, they each face a possible 20 years behind bars.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, who may be able to assist with the investigation to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 444.
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