Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs “In fact, she was the type of girl who doesn’t leave home very much. It’s probably her first time really away and by herself,” Murray said. “And she’s been subjected to the most appalling, despicable act one could imagine.”A dog is also unaccounted for and presumed dead.Police are hunting for two men seen pouring accelerant inside the house.Credit: PENNY STEPHENSIn a statement, Fire Rescue Victoria said crews had donned protective equipment to search the property when they arrived around 2.20am, but the fire was so intense it restricted their efforts.Murray said the offenders climbed a fence before pouring accelerant on the home, which caused an explosion.He was adamant the fire was not linked to Victoria’s so-called tobacco wars, during which dozens of premises have been firebombed in a war for control of the illicit tobacco trade. However, Murray said police were uncertain about a motive.“We’re stuck. The premises and the family and the individual lead us nowhere. Therefore, the only logical conclusion I can draw is they’ve got the wrong premises,” Murray said.The young woman was house-sitting her brother’s house.Credit: Nine News“There seems to be a fascination with the use of fire to solve crime, solve beef, solve acts of revenge. These are the consequences we’re seeing, and they’re serious consequences. This girl did not deserve to lose her life.”Murray said the victim’s family had been contacted. “They are clearly, obviously, utterly devastated, as we would all be in these circumstances.”He said CCTV had captured the offenders fleeing south on Dover Street, and they may have been injured in the blaze.“What amazes me is, I know the type of individuals that do this – they do it for a few hundred dollars, thinking they’re going to burn something down,” Murray said.Police said the arsonists attacked the wrong home.Credit: Penny Stephens“This was just a matter of time … this is a dangerous business. Fire is unpredictable. And of course, they’re going to put people’s lives in danger. I mean, they just need to wake up to themselves. And now, they’re not facing a criminal damage charge, they’re staring down the barrel of a homicide charge.”Murray said patrols would be strengthened in Truganina, although he reassured the community there was no lingering threat given the fire was a targeted attack, albeit incorrectly.He urged anyone with information about the crime or the offenders to contact police.“If they’ve gone to a hospital or doctors, if someone’s seen someone come home who’s had a burn, that’s something we’d like to hear about,” he said.Thirteen firefighting appliances responded to the blaze. It was deemed under control at 4.32am. A community information notice was issued for smoke, but has since been removed.Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auOur Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here.
