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13-year-old critically injured in Melbourne arson

A 13-year-old is fighting for life after being engulfed in flames during an arson attack in Melbourne's north-west on Monday. The teenager had received an order to carry out the firebombing on WhatsApp.
WHO: Unidentified 13-year-old
WHAT: A 13-year-old was critically injured in an arson attack after receiving a firebombing order on WhatsApp.
WHEN: Oct 5, 2026
WHERE: Melbourne, Australia
WHY: Motive not yet established.

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