Central Hunter Police and detectives from Strike Force Tronto are searching for a firebug who's been setting fire to bush around North Rothbury in recent days.
Patrolling police noticed two small fires on the side of Wine Country Drive between Rothbury Road and Reid Street yesterday afternoon.
Crews from Fire & Rescue NSW and the RFS quickly contained the blazes.
Chief Inspector David Robertson says it's the 3rd time firefighters have been called to the area since last week.
"The Rural Fire Service informed police this is the third time since Friday wood fires have been deliberately lit in that immediate area, so police are appealing for public assistance. If any one notices any suspicious behaviour in that area in relation to deliberately lit fires to please contact Crime Stoppers," he said.
