Inquiry into fire at 167 Parramatta Rd, Auburn
Date of death
2015-06-02
Finding date
2017-10-30
Cause of death
Deliberate pouring and igniting of an accelerant, petrol, by unknown persons
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On 2 June 2015, a fire was deliberately lit at @Fitness Gym in Auburn, NSW. Investigation revealed that unknown persons poured petrol throughout the premises as an accelerant and ignited it at a steel pedestrian door around 2:50 am. The fire was incendiary, with evidence including multiple fuel container spouts, forced entry, and canine detection of ignitable liquid at multiple locations. CCTV footage captured unidentified individuals in coveralls distributing fuel and another in dark clothing lighting the fire, but police were unable to conclusively identify the perpetrators. The coroner found the cause to be deliberate pouring and igniting of petrol by unknown persons.
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Contributing factors
- Forced entry to premises via fire escape door
- Distribution of large quantities of petrol throughout building
- Deliberate ignition at steel pedestrian access door
- Failure of initial ignition attempt in car park leading to second ignition at building door
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