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Police investigating suspicious fire in Sydney after two cars set alight

Patrick Brischetto
Patrick Brischetto

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Police are treating two car fires in Sydney's west this morning as suspicious.

Emergency services were called to Wallace Street in Granville at around 5:30am this morning, initially under the belief they were fighting a house fire.

However, when they arrived, they found two cars in flames.

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Two cars on fire in Granville, Western Sydney

Police initially believed they were going to a house fire. Today Extra

A burnt-out car in Granville, Sydney.

Both cars were destroyed by the fire. Today Extra

NSW Fire and Rescue Superintendent Adam Dewberry told 9News three fire trucks were on the scene and worked to ensure the blaze didn't spread to any properties.

"Firefighters contained those fires quickly," he said.

"[There were] only local evacuations on the home, no injuries reported."

CCTV footage of the area shows two individuals in hoods holding jerry cans and approaching the cars before the fires began.

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CCTV footage showing two individuals with jerry cans near what would be the scene of a car fire in Granville, Sydney.

Two individuals were seen on CCTV footage near the scene with jerry cans in their hands. Today Extra

Both cars were destroyed by the fire.

NSW Police told 9News they are investigating who started these fires.

"Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command arrived to find two cars well alight," a statement said.

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"The fire is being treated as suspicious and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."

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