South Melbourne’s Rare Breeds gym is badly damaged after a second fire in a short period, with outlets reporting the business is targeted twice within two nights or within 24 hours. Police investigate the latest blaze as a suspicious fire, occurring in succession after a previous attack on the premises. The gym site has drawn attention for earlier incidents as well. Multiple reports state the location was previously involved in a violent hammer attack involving its earlier owners, contributing to the site’s history of controversy.
Across the reports, there are no confirmed details on the cause of the latest fire beyond police treating it as suspicious. The coverage focuses on the pattern of attacks and the investigation underway, along with references to the gym’s prior violent incident. Authorities have not publicly attributed responsibility in the information provided by the outlets.
