Motel damaged by fire at Moss Vale

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a motel in The Hume region yesterday.

About 1.30am (Sunday 11 December 2022), emergency services were called to a unit at a motel on Arthur Street, Moss Vale, following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze, however, the unit was destroyed. A neighbouring unit sustained minor damage.

No one was inside at the time and there are no reports of injury.

Officers attached to The Hume Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of the fire, which is being treated as suspicious.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Southern Highlands Police on 4868 1222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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