House fire arson probe

House fire arson probe

Arson Squad is investigating a fire that destroyed a house in Bedfordale yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the Albany Highway property at about 4pm after receiving reports a house was engulfed in flames.

It took 40 firefighters about an hour to control the blaze, which caused $500,000 damage.

No one was home at the time of the blaze.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage and is being treated as suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.