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A FIRE at a medical centre on Beaufort Street has caused at least $1 million of damage to a local radiology firm.

The fire broke out in InSight Clinical Imaging on Sunday night at around 11.45pm, and was put out by fire services at 2 am.

InSight CEO Josh Zucal says the fire was started by an electrical fault in the roof and the cause was not suspicious.

“The fire caused extensive damage to our expensive ultrasound and scanning equipment,” he says.

“Our intention is to re-open, as we are a locally owned and run company that has been in Mt Lawley for the past four years.

“In the meantime we have other practices for clients to use, including one in Midland.”

Mt Lawley Liberal MP Michael Sutherland says his electoral office is a stone’s throw from the centre, which includes a doctor’s surgery, chemist and other services.

“I was shocked by the extent of the damage: large sections of the roof had come in and the whole place had been gutted by fire,” he says.

“I go to the dentist and the pharmacy in there, so I know it very well.

“Locals rely on these services, so hopefully the company can re-open soon.”

by STEPHEN POLLOCK