Monday 2 December 2013

Fires believed to be linked

Police believe the same person or people are responsible for lighting a series of bush fires in the Lake Macquarie area.

Between Sunday, July 21 and Tuesday, November 5, 10 fires broke out on the western side of the lake, including a large blaze which started on Sunday, September 29
 
The fire required water bombing aircraft to help extinguish it.
 
Detectives believe all the fires were deliberately lit and are potentially linked.