July 28th, 2024Wendouree house fire ‘suspicious’

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a fire at an abandoned house in the Ballarat suburb of Wendouree during the week.

On Tuesday at about 12.40am CFA crews and Fire Rescue Victoria had been called to the scene of the blaze, off Wattle Avenue,

“Crews quickly attacked the fire, bringing it under control within five minutes of arrival,” an FRV spokesperson said.

“Firefighters then handed the scene to Victoria Police to investigate.”

A Victoria Police spokesperson said nobody was inside the house at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the fire are yet to be determined and police are treating it as suspicious,” the spokesperson said.

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A confidential report can also be made online at the Crime Stoppers website.