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Police probe three house fires

October 19, 2026 2:13 pm in by
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Police are working to determine whether three house fires in Norlane are linked.

A vacant home on Swallow Crescent was destroyed in a blaze just before midnight.

Emergency services were also called to the corner of Rose Avenue and the Princes Highway just after 4.30, finding the vacant property fully engulfed by flames.

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No injuries were reported at either fire, with no nearby evacuations needed.

Police say a home on Plume Street sustained significant damage just after 6am.

No-one was injured in the fire.

Detective Sergeant Michael Ditcham said any arson attack was a serious matter.

“Arson has the potential to cause significant injury or tragically result in loss of life,” Det Sgt Ditcham said.

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Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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