A Metford family is counting the cost after their home was destroyed by fire .
Fire crews were called to the single storey brick and tile home on Eucalyptus Crescent just after 5.00pm yesterday to find the house engulfed in flames.
No-one was injured.
The fire is not being treated as suspicious, but Police say it appears a young Autistic boy who lives there set fire to his home.
Meanwhile, Crews have extinguished a fire at a Nelson Bay cafe early this morning.
Patrolling police noticed smoke issuing from the cafe in Magnus Street just after 4.30am.
Firefighters were quickly on scene and discovered a deep fryer had been left on, with the blaze confined to the rear kitchen area of the shop.
