Ram raid ignites inferno destroying five Richmond businesses | 7NEWS

A ram raid attack on a tobacco shop in Richmond, Melbourne resulted in a major fire that destroyed up to five neighbouring businesses on Victoria Street. The incident occurred just after 4am when a car was deliberately rammed into the tobacco store and set alight, with approximately 50 firefighters responding to the scene. This marks the second tobacco shop firebombing in Melbourne within a week, part of an escalating pattern of attacks across the city's inner suburbs. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9h... Facebook »   / 7newsaustralia   TikTok »   / 7newsaustralia   Instagram »   / 7newsaustralia   X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS