Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a teenage girl and boy following a suspicious scrub fire in Meadow Heights overnight.
Police say a small area of scrub land at the Shankland Boulevard Reserve was burnt before Fire Rescue Victoria extinguished the flames just before 4am.
Police arrested a 17-year-old Meadow Heights girl and charged her with criminal damage by fire and theft.
Police also arrested a 13-year-old Meadow Heights boy who was charged with criminal damage by fire, theft, commit indictable offence while on bail and use insulting words.
Police say both teenagers will face a children’s court.
Investigators are keen to speak to two bystanders who attempted to put out the fire prior to the arrival of firefighters.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
