Police Seek Man With Mullet After Lake Macquarie Bushfires

BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie police want to speak to a middle aged man who they believe can assist with their inquiries over three deliberately lit fires last week.

Around 4.40pm on Thursday a fire broke out in the Glenrock State Conservation Area near Burwood Road at Kahibah.

While crews were battling the flames, two other fires ignited beside the Fernleigh Track.

A man was seen standing next to the track watching the firefighting effort.

He's described as being in his 40's of Caucasian appearance, 170 centimetres tall with a solid build and scruffy dark brown hair in a mullet style cut.

The fire in the Glenrock State Conservation Park last Thursday.

Four Cars Destroyed In Early Morning Fire At Windale

BY IAN CROUCH

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.