Investigation underway into suspicious south coast fire
An investigation is underway following a suspicious fire on the NSW South Coast today.
Emergency services responded to reports of a grass fire on the western side of the Princes Highway at Ulladulla just after 8am today.
Authorities were able to extinguish the blaze before it caused any damage to properties. No one was injured.
An investigation is underway into a grass fire that started on the south coast of NSW today. Getty
Initial investigations suggest the fire was deliberately lit.
An investigation has commenced under Strike Force Indarra, which was established earlier this month in response to bushfires on the state's South Coast.
The strike force is assisted by specialist investigators from the Arson Unit's Strike Force Tronto, State Crime Command, and across Southern Region.
As inquiries continue, strike force investigators would like to speak to a woman described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, of a medium build, and with dark hair.
The NSW South Coast has already been devastated by the state's bushfire crisis. Domain
The woman was last seen wearing a dark jumpsuit or overalls with bright colours on it.
Investigators are also appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
Please monitor www.rfs.nsw.gov.au website for updates and download the Fires Near Me app to monitor local fires.
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