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Grass fire suspicious

POLICE are investigating a suspicious grass fire lit in a vacant block in Hampton Park earlier this month.
A man was driving past the block on the corner of Pound and Shrives roads, about 3pm on Thursday 3 December, when he noticed the blaze and pulled over to put it out.
Police and CFA member soon arrived to help extinguish the fire.
The incident is being treated as suspicious.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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