POLICE are investigating a fire in an abandoned shop on Retreat Road, Flora Hill.
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Emergency services were called to the fire at about 1am this morning.
Police are yet to confirm whether the fire was deliberately lit.
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The store has been abandoned for years.
It remains standing this morning with only some burn damage visible outside, but the aftermath of the fire can still be smelt from the footpath.
Uniformed police are stationed outside.
Anyone with information about the fire should call the Bendigo police station on 5448 1300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
People can also make a report at the Crime Stoppers Victoria website.
Reports can be made anonymously.
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