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12 September 2026

Historic Wattle Park Chalet gutted by fire on day it was to host wedding

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Historic Wattle Park Chalet gutted by fire on day it was to host wedding

The historic Wattle Park Chalet in Melbourne’s east was gutted by fire on Saturday, destroying the venue that was due to host a wedding that night. The building was unusable after the blaze, and the chalet’s owners are scrambling to find the couple an alternative venue at short notice. The incident forced an immediate search for a replacement location to preserve the planned celebration.

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The couple’s wedding will need a new venue at short notice, forcing swift relocation and disruption for the couple and their guests.

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