Heartbroken business owners have spoken of their devastation over a fire that left the Morley Market completely gutted.

Almost a dozen businesses — most of which are family-owned — were destroyed in the blaze at Bishop Street in Morley, directly across from the Galleria shopping centre, about 12.40am on Wednesday.

The fire incinerated about 5000sqm of property, ravaging businesses including including T4 bubble tea, Monte Carlo barber, Far East Imports Asian grocery store, HY mobile phone repairs and May Beauty. The blaze contained and controlled by 8am and no one was injured.

And in a late twist, police have backtracked on their earlier claim that the fire was suspicious.

Dozens of firefighters were still at the scene on Wednesday morning, with thick smoke billowing out of debris.

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