Police from Blue Mountains Police Area Command are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious bushfire in the Blue Mountains on Thursday.
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Emergency services responded to a scrub fire in bushland between Knapsack Reserve and Mitchells Pass, at Glenbrook at about 1pm on February 15.
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) personnel worked together to put out the fires.
The crews were assisted by water bombing helicopters.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic officers.
The fire is being treated as suspicious and detectives from Blue Mountains Police Area Command are investigating.
Police are urging anyone with information about these fires to call Springwood detectives on (02) 4751 0299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are also reminding people that they could face penalties if found responsible for the lighting of bushfires – accidental or otherwise.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
