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Investigation underway following fire – Casino

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An investigation is underway following a building fire at Walker Street, Casino.

About 2.40am (Monday, 29 April, 2024), emergency services were called to Walker Street, Casino, following reports of a fire.

At the scene, police located a laundromat well alight, with the fire rapidly spreading to a restaurant nearby.

FRNSW firefighters extinguished the blaze; however, both buildings were destroyed.

No injuries have been reported to police as a result of the fire.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the incident.

As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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