Police investigate suspicious house fire in Ambarvale

An investigation is underway following a house fire in Sydney’s south west overnight.

About 9.30pm (Tuesday 11 January 2022), emergency services were called to a home on Augustus Way, Ambarvale, following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW arrived a short time later and extinguished the blaze; however, the building sustained significant damage.

Nobody was home and no injuries have been reported.

Police established a crime scene, which will undergo specialist forensic examination.

Detectives have commenced an investigation into the cause of the fire, which is being treated as suspicious.

Inquiries are continuing.

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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