A man in his 20s suffered critical injuries in a firebombing gone awry at Melton, Melbourne's outer-west. CCTV footage shows a ute reversing into a shop, with several men carrying jerry cans of fuel. Moments later, a ball of flame engulfs both men, one of whom rolls around on the ground trying to extinguish the flames. This incident highlights the dangers of firebombing, which can lead to severe burns and even death. Victoria Police are searching for two other men believed to have been involved, with one possibly suffering severe burns to his hands and feet. Detective Inspector Chris Murray from the Arson and Explosives Squad emphasizes the risks associated with deliberate fire-lighting, stating that it poses a significant threat to both the community and the offenders themselves. The incident is being treated as a targeted attack, and the ute used was found on the Western Highway, 50 kilometers north-west of Melbourne. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of fire, and the potential for fatal consequences when such dangerous acts are carried out.
