A woman with a "heart of gold" remains in an induced coma after she was allegedly set on fire.
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Paris Carpio, 20, was flown to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on January 15 and remains in intensive care.
Emergency services were called to a Shepparton home, north of Melbourne, amid reports another woman had allegedly thrown accelerant on Ms Carpio.
After fleeing the scene, a 33-year-old woman was located by officers nearby.
A Victorian police spokesperson confirmed the other woman was also airlifted to a Melbourne hospital, where she remains under police guard.
A GoFundMe set up by Ms Carpio's friends and family revealed the 20-year-old was "adored" wherever she went, but the road to recovery would be a long one.
"Paris was flown to hospital and is now being treated in the intensive care unit. Paris still remains in an induced coma for her healing process," she said.
"Our strong beautiful woman has a long journey ahead of her."
Friends and family paid tribute to the "loved daughter" and sister of 11 siblings.
"Paris loves playing football, being with friends and family and laughing. She has a beautiful contagious smile and laugh," Serena Dallen wrote.
"Anyone that meets Paris would say the same."
A Victoria Police spokesperson said it's believed the two women knew each other.
Detectives from the arson and explosives squad attended the scene, working with police to find out what happened.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
