BY IAN CROUCH
Police are investigating a suspicious fire overnight at a Thornton convenience store.
Fire crews from East Maitland and Tarro were called to the Ezy Mart on the New England Highway just after 1.00am today (Tues 10 February 2026) to find a fire in the office area.
Newcastle Fire Command says crews managed to contain the fire to office area, taking around 90 minutes to fully extinguish and mop up the blaze.
It's believed the fire was deliberately lit, with a Jerry can set on fire inside the front door of the store.
