The iconic Ted Davis stand at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve was destroyed by fire overnight Monday.
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Bree Harding
Emergency services were called to Mooroopna Recreation Reserve early on Tuesday morning to find a heritage-listed structure on fire.
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CFA crews responded to the fire at 2.59am and found a chair on fire in the Ted Davis Stand.
Three CFA vehicles were on scene, including two from Mooroopna and one from Tatura.
Fire Rescue Victoria and police were also on scene.
A CFA spokesperson said the fire was declared under control at 3.21am and safe at 4.10am.
The Ted Davis Stand was named after Edward Davis OAM, a long-standing member and treasurer of the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Committee.
The grandstand remained under guard at 9.30am as Shepparton police awaited fire investigators and while burnt debris was still smouldering inside the gutted storage area beneath the stand’s seating.
No cause has been determined; however, the fire is being treated as suspicious.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to call Shepparton police on 5820 5777 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 orcrimestoppersvic.com.au
Remains were still smouldering in the daylight on Tuesday morning.
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Bree Harding
Items stored in the stand were damaged and melted.
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Bree Harding
The entire stand was affected.
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Bree Harding
The wooden seating has been turned to charcoal.
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Bree Harding
Charred tin and seating was moved from the fire.
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Bree Harding
Every seat was affected.
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Bree Harding
Fire crews were called at 2.59am.
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Bree Harding
The Ted Davis stand is within Mooroopna Recreation Reserve.
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Bree Harding
The Ted Davis Stand at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve before it was damaged by fire.
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Murray Silby
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