Suspicious Fire Destroys Melbourne's Lux Nightclub, Police Investigate Arson

The Chapel Street nightclub was engulfed in flames overnight, prompting road closures and a crime scene investigation.

A fire broke out at Lux Nightclub on Chapel Street in Melbourne's South Yarra around 1:50am, completely destroying the building.
Firefighters deployed 50 personnel and 15 fire trucks, taking two hours to bring the blaze under control; no injuries were reported as the club was closed at the time.
Authorities have deemed the fire suspicious, with police investigating potential links to other recent incidents and an arson chemist examining the scene.
Nearby residents were issued a health warning due to smoke in the area, and structural damage has kept Chapel Street closed to traffic until at least mid-morning.
Witnesses reported seeing men in balaclavas fleeing the scene, though this has not yet been confirmed by police.