Australia's largest lollipop destroyed by fire

Australia lost its largest lollipop in a store fire in the northern Victorian town of Echuca.

The fire started in the heritage-listed Echuca Heritage Sweet Company at 4am

Fire authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze, but estimate a damage bill of up to $500,000 to the 90-year-old shop.



Country Fire Authority spokeswoman Robyn Hobbs said the shop was popular with tourists and locals, but "especially with the kids".

The most well-known object in the shop, Australia's largest lollipop, had been damaged beyond the point of being salvaged, Ms Hobbs said.

"There's a lollipop in the front window that's been half burnt — that's Australia's largest lollipop."