Melbourne's palm trees, which are well-known and easily recognizable, are burning on the city's coastline.

Authorities are currently looking into a fire that caused significant damage to a number of beloved palm trees along the scenic St Kilda foreshore in Melbourne. According to reports, detectives and firefighters received a call at 7:15pm last night regarding a series of trees that were suddenly engulfed in flames. The incident took place on Marine Parade, a popular area for locals and tourists alike.
There were immediate concerns that the fire could potentially spread to the nearby marina, where numerous high-value boats were docked. The thought of such a valuable area being affected by the blaze was a cause for alarm. However, the swift and efficient response from the firefighters managed to contain the flames in approximately 20 minutes.
Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident. Sadly, one of the palm trees was completely destroyed, while three others were left with varying degrees of damage. In light of these events, authorities are not ruling out the possibility of arson. Detectives from the Port Phillip Crime Unit are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
In order to gather more information and piece together the cause of the fire, police are urging anyone with potential knowledge about the incident to come forward and share their findings. The community's cooperation in situations like these is crucial in order to maintain the safety and security of the area. If you have any information, please do not hesitate to contact Crime Stoppers.

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