Two people were saved from their house after a possible attack on a milk bar resulted in a fire.

Last night, a frightening incident occurred in Melbourne's north, where two individuals were rescued from a burning home. It all started when a car was purposely set on fire inside a nearby milk bar. The emergency services were immediately called to the scene, located on Magnolia Boulevard near Melaleuca Drive in Meadow Heights, at around 1am.

According to the police, two men deliberately crashed their car into the milk bar before proceeding to ignite it. Witnesses reported seeing them pouring a flammable liquid onto the vehicle before the fire erupted. Afterwards, the two suspects fled in a dark-colored car.

One of the neighbors, Volkan Sahinkaya, shared his experience of the incident. He and other residents helped the police break down the door of the attached home to rescue a couple who were sound asleep inside. "We were aware that there were people living there, so we did everything we could to get them out safely. We knocked on the door and when the police arrived, we kicked it down and the couple rushed out in a state of shock," Sahinkaya told 9News.

Fortunately, the couple inside the home did not sustain any injuries. However, the same could not be said for the milk bar, which had recently changed owners and undergone renovations. Sahinkaya expressed his sympathy for the couple, stating that they seemed like genuinely kind people and it was heartbreaking to see what had happened to them. Another resident, Chris Curmi, also shared his condolences for the new owners, saying, "They seemed like lovely people, I feel sorry for them because they were just starting out. This is not something you expect to happen in our quiet neighborhood."

One of the neighbors, Eric, reported hearing cries of distress and seeing the street engulfed in smoke. He also mentioned that he had been to the milk bar a few times and the owners seemed pleasant, making it difficult to understand why someone would do such a terrible thing. The suspected firebombing has caused a sense of unease among the locals, many of whom have young families. "We have kids and families living in this area, so naturally we are worried about their safety. It's a scary situation," Sahinkaya shared.

The authorities have cordoned off the area and are treating it as a crime scene. An arson specialist and detectives will be investigating the incident further today. They will also look into the possibility of this being linked to any other recent incidents. The community is on edge, but they are also looking out for each other, united in their efforts to ensure the safety of their neighborhood.

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