澳大利亚维州泰勒斯湖的Genesis Health and Fitness健身房于周二凌晨约3时30分遭两名蒙面男子纵火[2]。两名施暴者在倒汽油后警告当时在场的健身者离开，随即放火[2]。事件发生时，健身房内有一名清洁工和健身者在场[2]。清洁工成功通过火焰逃脱[2]，消防员用不到30分钟控制了火势[2]。警方将此事件定性为有针对性的纵火攻击[2]。
健身房所有者George Markakis对此感到困惑，表示"这会让社区产生恐惧"，但同时表达庆幸："我很高兴他们都安全了"[2]。所有者Anna Chaviaras特别强调清洁工"通过火焰逃了出来"[2]。建筑物遭受重大损毁[2]。作为后续措施，健身房将配备24小时安保[2]。Genesis Health and Fitness是澳大利亚连锁24小时健身房，拥有超过40家门店，该泰勒斯湖地点于2025年末开业[2]。
Two masked men firebombed the Genesis Health and Fitness gym in Taylors Lakes, Victoria, early Tuesday morning in what police have characterized as a targeted arson attack [2]. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., when the men entered the facility carrying fuel containers [2]. After warning occupants to leave, they poured gasoline and set the building alight [2], causing substantial damage to the structure [2].
A cleaner and fitness members were present at the time of the attack [2]. The cleaner managed to escape through the fire, while gym-goers fled after being warned by the attackers [2]. Emergency responders brought the blaze under control in under 30 minutes [2]. No injuries were reported, with gym owner George Markakis stating, "I'm glad they're all safe" [2].
Markakis expressed bewilderment at the targeted nature of the attack, saying "We're baffled" and warning that the incident would "create fear in the community" [2]. Co-owner Anna Chaviaras acknowledged the cleaner's narrow escape, noting she "escaped through the fire" [2]. The gym, which opened in late 2025, is part of the Genesis Health and Fitness chain, an Australian operator of over 40 locations nationwide [2]. In response to the attack, the facility will now be staffed with 24-hour security [2].