House destroyed by fire at Wollongong, NSW

Police are investigating after a home was destroyed by fire near Wollongong overnight.

Emergency services were called to a unit on Mangerton Road, Mangerton, about 12.30am today (Wednesday 16 November 2022), following reports of a domestic-related incident.

Soon after, emergency services received calls of a house fire at the same unit.

Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze; however, the home was destroyed.

There are no reports of injury.

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

Anyone with information is urged to call Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 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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