Police treating fire as suspicious in Carrum Downs

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in Carrum Downs on Wednesday, 25 August.

Emergency services were called to the unoccupied Woodvale Drive home following reports of a fire shortly after 10pm.

Due to the size of the fire, neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution.

The fire was extinguished by fire authorities and at this stage is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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