Multiple outlets report that a ram raid occurs in Richmond, Melbourne, when a tobacco shop is struck and set on fire. The incident leads to flames spreading in the area, with nearby businesses affected and residents and motorists told to avoid the street as emergency services respond. The street is closed to allow authorities to manage the scene and deal with the damage and fire risk. All accounts describe the event as an attack on a tobacco retailer, followed by arson-like damage from the burning vehicle or materials used in the raid. The reports focus on the disruption caused by the blaze and the immediate impact on surrounding storefronts, but they do not provide consistent details about the number of offenders, the extent of injuries, or the amount of damage. Authorities are understood to be investigating the circumstances of the raid and the cause of the fire, including how the attack was carried out and whether any items were stolen.