Iconic Darwin business set alight in suspected arson attack

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The NT Oriental Emporium was engulfed in flames in the early hours of yesterday morning, destroying the long-term Darwin institution, despite heavy rain falling at the time. 9News

The fire then fully engulfed the business, before emergency services arrived at the scene."We are doing door-knocks, we will be canvassing all business premises for CCTV and surrounding residents to obtain as much information and CCTV as possible," he said.

A crime scene remained in place overnight, with fire investigators finally gaining access this afternoon. However, due to two spot fires inside and an unstable roof and walls, some areas of the building remained off limits. A crime scene remained in place overnight, with fire investigators finally gaining access this afternoon.

The Lay Family, owners of the Emporium, have been too devastated to speak on camera, describing the fire as realising "our worst nightmare… come true again" vowing they "will be back bigger and better than before".

 

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My guess is it’s a racist pos that did this and my heart goes out to the family for their loss.. May the asshole that did this meet a fiery karma.

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