Four cars have been destroyed in an an early-morning fire at Windale.
Fire crews from Charlestown and Tingira Heights were called to a villa complex in James Street at 5.15am on Friday.
First reports suggested one of the villas was also on fire - crews managed to douse the flames before they could spread.
Police have set up a crime scene as investigations continue and are appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity near the villas to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Meanwhile, a Total Fire Ban is again in force until midnight on Friday with a Severe Fire Danger expected in the Greater Hunter.
