Teen hospitalized with burns after suspicious fire at Melbourne Korean BBQ venue

Around 12.15 am on Sunday, emergency crews arrived at a Korean barbecue restaurant in Springvale after reports of smoke and a suspicious fire. Police observed two males breaking into the premises and leaving the scene in a vehicle. Later, a 15-year-old boy was discovered with burn injuries at a fast-food restaurant in Heatherton, roughly a ten-minute drive from the original site, and was taken to hospital under police guard.

He has been arrested in connection with the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, with a crime scene established at the restaurant. This event adds to a recent wave of arson attacks in Melbourne, including vehicle fires and a severe burn case involving a 13-year-old in Taylors Hill. Arson and Explosives Squad head Chris Murray emphasized the seriousness of the crimes and the need to hold those responsible accountable.