Police are appealing for information after a house fire, which is believed to have been deliberately lit, in the Illawarra last night.
About 10.30pm (Saturday 24 August 2019), emergency services responded following reports of a home on fire on O'Reilly Street, Warilla.
Fire and Rescue NSW fire fighters extinguished the blaze a short time after arrival.
There was no one home at the time of the fire.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District attended, and their initial inquiries indicate the fire was deliberately lit.
Police established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
An investigation is now underway, and police are appealing for information from the community that may assist with their inquiries.
In particular they are hoping to speak with anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity throughout the evening, particularly in the lead-up to the fire.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
