Arson Suspected in Alice Springs House Fire: Police Seek Witnesses

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses following a house fire in Alice Springs yesterday.

At 4:45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre was notified of an unoccupied residence in Mallan Crescent, Sadadeen that was on fire.

The property was fully ablaze at the time of emergency services arrival.

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service successfully extinguished the fire, and a crime scene was declared shortly after.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area before the fire to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference 23344095. Anonymous reports can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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