Surprise development in Goldfingers strip club fire after no casualties reported

No bodies have been found in the remains of the Goldfingers inferno which left the former Melbourne CBD strip club in ruins.

It was previously feared three squatters perished in the blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday morning inside the building at the intersection of Lonsdale and King streets.

The fire has also been deemed not suspicious by the Arson and Explosive Squad.

The three missing people are registered as squatters with the local council, have not been seen or heard from since the blaze took hold of the three-storey complex.

Police said the building was “well frequented” by squatters, but damage to the building had restricted their ability to search for anyone inside.

It took more than 50 firefighters to battle the blaze, which was brought under control within 90 minutes.

The fire was so strong it blew out the property’s windows and damaged two nearby buildings.

It is believed the fire started on the second floor, which was destroyed along with the top level.

The heritage-listed building is more than 100 years old and was formerly known as the Kilkenny Inn.