Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a group of townhouses under construction at Jesmond.
Firefighters from Wallsend and New Lambton were called to Goodwin Street just before 2.00am on Monday to find 3 townhouses on fire.
It's understood there were multiple ignition points under the sub floor of the units.
Newcastle Fire Command says the fires were contained to the 3 townhouses and crews handed over the scene to police at 2.50am.
A crime scene has been set up as investigations continue.
