Authorities Respond to Early Morning Blaze
Early this morning Thursday 3 October, a suspicious fire occurred at a business on Henley Beach Road in Torrensville, prompting an investigation by Operation Eclipse and Western District Detectives. At approximately 3 AM on Thursday, October 3, police and emergency services responded to reports of a Molotov cocktail being thrown through the front door of the premises, igniting a fire.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames, preventing structural damage and ensuring that no injuries were reported. Forensic Crime Scene officers arrived later to conduct a detailed examination of the site.
Detective Superintendent Shane Addison, leading the Serious and Organised Crime Branch, emphasized that Operation Eclipse is collaborating with investigators to determine the fire’s circumstances, identify those responsible, and explore any connections to ongoing criminal activities linked to the operation. South Australia Police are urging the community to assist in identifying the culprits behind this dangerous act.
Source police.sa.gov.au