Teen hurt after fire at Melbourne Korean BBQ restaurant

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-11

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A 15-year-old boy is hospitalized with burns after allegedly setting a Korean barbecue restaurant on fire in Springvale, Melbourne, marking the seventh consecutive day of arson attacks in the city. Police are searching for another male believed to be involved in these incidents. The series of fires has raised concerns about public safety and the need for increased law enforcement presence.

Written for “Arson Attacks In Melbourne” on 2026-10-11, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Arson Attacks In Melbourne

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Another teen burned in seventh straight day of arson attacks in Melbourne same event · 95%

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“Both articles describe a 15-year-old boy being hospitalized with burns after allegedly setting fire to a Korean barbecue restaurant in Springvale, Melbourne.”