Police have arrested two teenagers who allegedly tried to set fire to a bar in Melbourne’s CBD that has already been targeted by arsonists on multiple occasions.

Officers patrolling the area as part of Operation Eclipse spotted a white Kia wagon arrive outside Bar Bambi in ACDC Lane about 4:45am today.

Police said two males ran from the car carrying a jerry can, smashed a window at the bar and tried to pour fuel into the venue.

Officers moved in and arrested two 16-year-old boys but the driver of the vehicle fled the scene and could not be found.

It is believed to be the third time the bar has been targeted and the second time police have arrested people at the venue.

‘Terrifying’ fires at suburban business

Police are also investigating an arson attack on a number of trucks at a business in Melbourne’s inner-west overnight.

Victoria Police said two unknown offenders tried to set fire to a number of vehicles at the business in Tottenham about 1am.

One truck sustained moderate damage and nobody was injured in the incident.

The arsonists were interrupted by workers at the business, who then extinguished fires on several trucks.

One worker who did not want to be identified said the incident was “terrifying”.

“Luckily we saw the fire and we immediately reacted on that one, and then we used a fire extinguisher to control the fire,” he said.

“I think their intention was to burn all of the trucks, we have 15-20 trucks.

“Luckily we were here to react as quickly as we can, and then luckily they got, I mean strange to say luckily, but they were able to burn just five trucks.”

Police were unable to say if the incident was linked to a suspicious truck fire at Sunshine North earlier in the evening.

Two male offenders smashed the window of a truck in Cutts Street, Sunshine North, and set the vehicle alight.

They also attempted to set fire to another vehicle next to it but were unsuccessful.

Police said the offenders fled the scene in a white vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed either incident or has information has been urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.