An investigation is underway after a car was destroyed by fire at Hurstville overnight in the second incident at the location in recent days.
Just before midnight (Monday 8 January 2024), emergency services were called to Barnards Avenue, Hurstville, following reports of a car fire.
Officers from St George Police Area Command attended and found a white Mercedes convertible well alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze; however, the car was destroyed.
The house sustained minor damage.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the fire, which is believed to be deliberately lit.
As inquiries continue, detectives are attempting to establish if the incident is linked to another suspicious fire at the home last week.
About 1am on Friday (5 January 2024), the white Mercedes was set alight in the driveway.
The fire self-extinguished and only caused minor damage to the vehicle.
As the investigation continues, anyone with information is urged to contact 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.
