WA shop fire causes $2m damage

The Arson Squad is examining what caused a large structure fire at a Perth shopping centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A large structure fire at a Perth shopping centre that caused damage worth about $2 million is being investigated by the Arson Squad.

The blaze started just after 1.30am on Thursday at a food store in the Bentley Plaza Shopping Centre on the Albany Highway.

A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said there was also smoke damage to surrounding shops at the centre.

A police spokesman said due to the extensive damage, Arson Squad detectives were examining the scene to identify the cause of the fire.


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