A string of fires lit in the same area of Griffith have raised the ire of our emergency services.
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Fire and Rescue Station 311 have increasing fears over the fires near Watson Road and Walla Avenue, and investigations by police indicate the potential for the blazes to have been started deliberately.
The brigade has attended five fires in the same area in just a week. The latest blaze on Sunday night saw three fire units and two tankers work to put the fire out.
Police say there were two separate ignition areas, a large one behind Davidge Place, and a smaller fire in the northern area near a power pole.
Fire and Rescue acting captain Danielle McKay said with the current conditions, fires like this have the potential to cause real damage.
We are concerned about it because these fires can get away and impinge on properties. That's a real risk.
- Acting captain Danielle McKay
"We have had a number of fires over consecutive days," she said.
"We are concerned about it because these fires can get away and impinge on properties. That's a real risk."
However despite many canvasses and interviews of nearby residents, police remain on the hunt for those responsible.
Inspector Kim Traynor said police were looking into the fires, with a focus on educating those behind them about the impacts and consequences.
"Police have not identified any suspects at this time, but are seeking information and support from the community," she said.
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"These types of incidents have the potential to cause serious damage if circumstances are not favourable and given the weather patterns which are predicted over the next week, we are extremely concerned about the potential for continuation."
If you have any information about the identity of those responsible, contact Griffith Police Station on 6969 4299 or contact 000 immediately.
Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use their online reporting page.
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