By Tanya Steele
A car fire being treated as suspicious by local authorities has threatened a nearby residential Upwey home over the weekend.
A car fire in Upwey was attended rapidly by local responders on Sunday evening on June 16 with reports confirming that no one injured on the scene.
Local CFA responded to the non structure fire at Florence Avenue, Upwey at around 7:48pm.
A spokesperson from CFA media said that crews had responded to reports of a car fire threatening a house.
“Victoria Police was also called to the scene and four units responded from Belgrave and Upwey,” they said.
A spokesperson from police media said police are currently investigating the suspicious car fire.
“No one was injured,” they said.
“A crime scene has been established and an arson chemist is expected to attend on Monday 17 June.”
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
The incident was declared safe by CFA at 8:01pm that evening.
