An investigation is underway into a suspicious fire at a home in Sydney’s west overnight.
About 1.40am (Sunday 2 July 2023), emergency services were called to Cumbernauld Crescent at Dharruk where they found a home well-alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze; however, the home sustained significant damage.
Officers from Mt Druitt Police Area Command attended and were told the fire started in a vehicle parked in a carport before spreading to the house.
The sole occupant, a man aged in his 60s, wasn’t injured.
A crime scene was established which continues to be forensically examined today.
Detectives are treating the fire as suspicious and were told a person was seen running from the home shortly after the fire ignited.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with anyone who saw suspicious activity, or who has information that can assist,
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.
