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Fire at Commonwealth bank branch in Melbourne injures more than 20 Commonwealth bank fire: 27 injured, six seriously, in Springvale branch
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More than 20 people have been injured after a fire broke out in a Melbourne branch of the Commonwealth bank. More than 20 people have been injured, six seriously, after a fire in a Melbourne branch of the Commonwealth bank.
Five of the people suffered serious burns and were taken to the Alfred hospital. Six people with serious burns were taken to the Alfred hospital, Ambulance Victoria said.
It is believed the fire may have been deliberately lit. Paramedics treated 21 others – including three children – who experiencing breathing problems. They were being taken to Monash medical centre and Dandenong hospital. All were in a stable condition.
Police said one man who was taken to hospital in a serious condition was under police guard, the ABC reported. It is believed the fire may have been deliberately lit. Police said one man who was taken to hospital in a serious condition was under police guard, the ABC reported.
Emergency crews were called to the business in the south-eastern suburb of Springvale about 11.30am on Friday.Emergency crews were called to the business in the south-eastern suburb of Springvale about 11.30am on Friday.
Paramedics treated 16 others – including two children – who experiencing breathing problems.
Dozens of police and emergency services personnel were on the scene.Dozens of police and emergency services personnel were on the scene.
More than 20 injured in fire incident at a bank in Springvale: https://t.co/EcHak8waBO pic.twitter.com/kCGSUngLNlMore than 20 injured in fire incident at a bank in Springvale: https://t.co/EcHak8waBO pic.twitter.com/kCGSUngLNl
The Commonwealth Bank said in a statement its first priority was the safety of staff and customers.
“As a result the branch will remain closed for the rest of the day,” a spokesman said. “Our response team is on site and we are working closely with local authorities and emergency services.”
Video posted on Twitter appeared to show flames inside the building and black smoke engulfing the bank.
Commonwealth Bank fire in Springvale. Looks like an explosion? pic.twitter.com/rAYZGAgsC7
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