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Title: FreeNews Surry Hills Restaurant Explodes After Alleged Arson Attack
Post by: Guest on 21 July 2010, 05:00:09 PM
Surry Hills Restaurant Explodes After Alleged Arson Attack
         


READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERY & VIDEOFire crews & supporting emergency services were contacted by numerous residents at around midnight after an explosion ripped a restaurant apart in Surry Hills.The structure exploded after an apparent arson attack.Residents were woken by the large blast and two occupants residing next door were rescued by an unknown good Samaritan with a ladder.The first attending fire crew from Redfern declared a "2nd alarm" which signified a moderate blaze requiring further urgent assistance.Police closed off Cleveland Street to all traffic and declared the area a crime scene.Two men were seen running from the scene and detectives are urging any witnesses to come forward. {gallery}2010/20100706_surry_hills_explosion{/gallery}{flv}2010/20100706_surry_hills_explosion{/flv}
         

http://www.freenews.com.au/eastern-suburbs/141-surry-hills-restaurant-explodes-after-alleged-arson-attack