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Pair charged after suspicious fire

Two people have been charged after a fire at a house in Betula Street, Doveton.

Police say the fire started after an alleged assault at the house just after 12.45am on Tuesday 9 February.

Both occupants self-evacuated from the house, police say.

No injuries were reported.

A 45-year-old Doveton woman was charged with arson.

She was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 May.

A 46-year-old Doveton man was charged with assault-related offences.

He was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 25 February.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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