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Teen trio arrested after Torquay fire

March 12, 2025 5:32 am in by
The grass fire caused a fair amount of damage to Spring Creek Reserve. (Image: Torquay Fire Brigade - Facebook).

Three teenagers including two 13-year-old’s have been arrested following a grass fire at Torquay’s Spring Creek Reserve on Sunday night.

The blaze broke out near Spring Valley Drive around 7.15pm, with five CFA tankers needed to put out the blaze.

CFA crews from several local brigades responded on Sunday night. (Image: Torquay Fire Brigade – Facebook).
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One firefighter was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident.

Police say an 18-year-old man and two 13-year-old boys all from Torquay were arrested after the blaze.

The trio have been released on summons after they were questioned by police.

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