Investigation into suspicious fire - Moruya

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Police have commenced an investigation following a fire at a business in the state’s south.

About 3am today (Thursday 4 September 2025), emergency services were called to a business on Vulcan Street, Moruya, following reports of a fire.

Over 60 firefighters attended the blaze and a crane was brought from Wollongong.

The fire caused significant damage to the front of the building before being extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW officers.

Local CCTV captured the fire being started.

There were no reports of injuries.

Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland said “Last night, a historic building in central Moruya was destroyed by fire.

The shop fire in my community overnight is very concerning, while I don’t wish to speculate on the specifics as it is under police investigation, I do want to assure the community that the Minns Labor government has before the parliament some of the strongest toughest Tobacco legislation in the country.

– Fines over a million dollars –

Gaol terms of up to 7 years –

And the powers to close illegal operators down.”

The highway was closed for over 6 hours, and traffic diverted. Power was out for over 8 hours, affecting nearby businesses.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident, which is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Moruya police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Investigation into suspicious fire - Moruya

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