Appeal for information concerning house fire – Wollongong

Police are appealing for information after fire destroyed a house in the Wollongong area earlier this year.

Emergency services were called to Cotteril Avenue, Woonona, about 5.30am on Sunday 19 March 2023, following reports of a house fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze; however, the entire structure was destroyed.

No one was inside the premises at the time and there have been no reports of injuries.

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire, which is believed to be suspicious.

As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for anyone with information into the incident or CCTV dashcam footage to call police 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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