The fire caused extensive damage, particularly to the first-floor bar and the roof, which collapsed into a chaotic mess of twisted metal.

Emergency services received multiple reports of the fire and arrived at the scene around 1:45 AM.

Approximately 50 firefighters and 15 fire trucks responded to the blaze, which quickly engulfed the nightclub.

Fire Rescue Victoria's Mitch Simons reported that flames were visible through the roof space within minutes of the first alarm.

A suspicious fire destroyed LUX Nightclub, located on Chapel Street in South Yarra, Melbourne, early on November 20, 2024.

A smoke warning was issued for residents in the vicinity due to the intensity of the fire.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the nightclub was closed at the time of the incident.

Firefighters worked for over an hour to control the blaze, which was declared under control by 3:48 AM.

Victoria Police announced they would investigate any possible connections to recent incidents in the area.

The nightclub's location above a Westpac bank and a boutique store resulted in damage to those businesses as well.

The fire has been classified as suspicious, prompting an investigation by police and an arson chemist for potential clues.

Chapel Street was partially closed due to structural damage, causing traffic disruptions along this major road.