EDWARDSTOWN, ADELAIDE: Police have launched an arson investigation after a massive fire tore through a crash repair workshop in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, causing more than $1 million in damage and destroying several customer vehicles.
Firefighters spent hours battling the intense blaze to stop it from spreading to neighbouring businesses, while devastated customers arrived to find their prized cars reduced to burnt-out wrecks.
Where Did the Fire Happen?
The fire broke out at a crash repair business in Edwardstown, a suburb in Adelaide’s south.
Emergency services were called after flames engulfed the commercial property, sending thick smoke into the air that was visible from surrounding suburbs.
Fire crews quickly established a large exclusion zone as they worked to bring the blaze under control.
What Happened?
According to authorities, the fire rapidly spread through the crash repair workshop, causing extensive structural damage and destroying numerous vehicles that had been left at the business for repairs.
Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours, battling the blaze and working to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby commercial properties.
Their efforts successfully protected surrounding businesses from suffering significant damage.
Damage Estimated at More Than $1 Million
Authorities estimate the fire caused more than $1 million in property damage.
The workshop sustained extensive destruction, with repair equipment, tools and customer vehicles either heavily damaged or completely destroyed.
Several vehicle owners arrived after the fire had been extinguished only to discover their cars had been lost in the blaze.
Why Are Police Investigating?
Police believe the fire was deliberately lit and have launched an investigation to identify the person responsible.
Crime scene investigators and fire investigators examined the property to determine how the blaze started and collect forensic evidence.
At this stage, authorities are treating the incident as a suspected case of arson.
