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Critically injured 13-year-old got firebombing order on WhatsApp
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ABC Australia fire coverage reports: A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after suffering severe burns from an arson attack in Melbourne's north-west, as reported by ABC Australia. The attack allegedly involved a firebombing order that was communicated via WhatsApp.
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