However, residents put out by noise from the nightclub stated they “would not be surprised” if it was deliberately focused.
The 570sqm barge is residence to the membership ATET.
No one was on board when it was present in a ball of flames at North Wharf within the Docklands about 4.30am at present.
The floating nightclub, which was solely opened in August, has led to a sequence of noise complaints from close by residents.
The membership has been working from 4pm to 11pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and from 10am Sautrday to 1am Sunday morning.
“The (club) isn’t popular in the area, the (owners) didn’t introduce themselves to the locals and they haven’t been accepted here, Docklands resident Clare-Maree Locke said.
“There have been points with the noise.”
Since the club’s opening, residents in the area, have flooded the City of Melbourne with noise complaints.
“It’s not stunning that somebody has finished this,” Locke said.
“The locals are affected by this and the (homeowners) do not care in any respect.
“It’s bringing a different crowd, it’s a family area.”
The reason for the hearth is but to be decided, however Fire Rescue Victoria commander Mitch Simons has informed 3AW the timing of the hearth and different elements meant the authority have “deemed it suspicious”.
ATET has been contacted for remark.
Anyone with details about the hearth is urged to contact police.
Source: www.9news.com.au
