A vacant home in Geelong West has been extensively damaged in an early morning blaze.
Fire crews received several calls to the blaze on Church Street just after 2am Friday, finding the property well alight.
The flames were under control within 20 minutes.
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FRV says there also was slight damage to the weatherboards of a neighbouring home.
An advice was issued at one stage for smoke in areas including Drumcondra, Geelong West, Hamlyn Heights and North Geelong.
That has since been lifted.
Geelong detectives will be on scene today to investigate the cause, which is being treated as suspicious.
They are asking anyone with information is being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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