Police are appealing for information after a unit fire in Hamilton South over the weekend.
Emergency services were called to a unit block on Fowler Street on Saturday morning at about 6am, following reports of a fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze and a 46-year-old male resident was taken to John Hunter Hospital with minor smoke inhalation.
Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command have launched an investigation as they're treating the fire as suspicious.
Any witnesses who haven't come forward are urged to contact police, and anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
