Family's lucky escape after car and shop set alight in Melbourne
A family has had a lucky escape after a convenience store connected to their home was set on fire in Melbourne's north overnight.
Emergency services were called to the shop on Coonans Road in Pascoe Vale after receiving reports of the blaze about 3.15am.
Police believe a car was rammed into the shop before being set alight.
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A convenience store rammed into by a car. Eddie Jim.
Crews arrived at the scene within five minutes to find thick smoke and flames billowing from the front of two shops.
Two cars appeared to be on fire, according to firefighters.
Police said a family living at a home attached to the store escaped without injury.
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Emergency services were quickly on scene. Nine
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a car and shop on fire in Pascoe Vale. Nine
Investigators have cordoned off the area and a crime scene has been established.
It is expected an arson chemist and detectives will attend the scene today.
Police are working to determine if the fire is linked to any other recent incidents.
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