Detectives have commenced Strike Force Hollands following a string of suspicious grass fires in the states' central west.
Officers attached to Central West Police District received reports of eight separate fires at Peak Hill, Parkes, between April and July 2025.
Following the incidents, detectives have established Strike Force Hollands to investigate grass fires at the below locations:
- Bogan Road, Peak Hill, Tuesday 8 April 2025
- O'Learys Lane, Peak Hill, Tuesday 15 April 2025
- Tullamore Road, Peak Hill, Monday 21 April 2025
- Bulgandramine Road, Peak Hill, Friday 9 May 2025
- O'Learys Lane, Peak Hill, Wednesday 2 July 2025
- O'Learys Lane, Peak Hill, Tuesday 8 July 2025
- Bogan Road, Peak Hill, Saturday 12 July 2025
- Bulgandramine Road, Peak Hill, Monday 21 July 2025
As inquiries continue, strike force detectives are investigating if the incidents are linked.
Anyone with dash cam vision or information about this incident is urged to contact Parkes Police Station or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
