Police are appealing for information about a suspicious fire that destroyed part of a house in Newcastle on Friday night.
Emergency services were called to University Drive, Waratah West just before 6pm, following reports of a fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze a short time later. Three rooms at the front of the property were destroyed, and a large portion of the house was damaged by smoke.
There were no reports of injuries.
Police established a crime scene and specialist police examined the scene.
As inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire, police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
