Police will investigate a fire at a convenience store in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to the Eames Avenue store about 1.30am to find it fully alight with a car through the front window.
FRV said the blaze threatened nearby properties but firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading.
The convenience store was extensively damaged.
Residents from adjacent apartments were evacuated at the height of the fire, however, all were able to return within the hour.
