Crime Scene Set up in Islington After Suspicious Fire

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Newcastle Police have set up a crime scene at a home in Islington after a fire overnight.

Fire crews were called to the home on Chin Chen Street just after 3am to reports of a fire.

There was no damage to the property after a number of Molotov cocktails at the home - the occupant was awoken by an unknown noise outside and quickly realised what was happening extinguishing the small blaze which had started.

No one was injured.

Police are treating the incident as suspicious - the premises may be linked to a local bikie gang.

Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Muswellbrook

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are treating a fire which destroyed a house at Muswellbrook as suspicious.

Firefighters from Muswellbrook and Aberdeen were called to the unoccupied hardiplank and tile home on Richmond Street just before 1.00 am on Monday to find the house well alight.

It's taken about 2 hours to extinguish and mop up the blaze, although crews have been called back to put out hot spots which had caused the fire to re-ignite.

Police have set up a crime scene and forensic investigators from Newcastle will examine the scene later this morning.

Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Blackalls Park

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are treating a fire which destroyed a home at Blackalls Park as suspicious.

Firefighters were called to home on Lake Street just before 2.30pm on Thursday to find the property well alight.

No-one was home at the time.

Initial investigations suggest the fire was deliberately lit and Lake Macquarie police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police Investigate Suspicious Barrington Tops Retreat Fire

BY IAN CROUCH

Police say a fire which caused half a million dollars worth of damage at a Barrington Tops retreat appears to have been deliberately lit.

Emergency services were called to Salisbury Lodges just before 2.30am Sunday arriving to find a storage shed, granny flat and three cars well alight.

However, the accommodation area wasn't involved in the fire and the owners say the retreat remains open.

Salisbury Lodges Picture: holidaysonline.com.au