BREAKING: Two cars were dramatically set ablaze outside a home in Granville, a suburb of Sydney, early this morning, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. At approximately 6:00 am on Tuesday, the fires erupted, with intense flames and thick smoke visible as footage aired on Nine News.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud bangs and observing suspicious activity before the fire started. The burning vehicles, a ute and a station wagon, were engulfed in flames just within the front yard of a home on Wallace Street, with flames reaching several meters into the air.
Emergency crews quickly mobilized, with six fire trucks and 22 firefighters dispatched to the scene. Their swift action successfully extinguished the fires by 6:30 am, preventing further damage to the surrounding area.
Authorities have now declared the site a crime scene, with NSW Police launching an investigation into the cause of the fires. The incident raises concerns among local residents about safety and security in the neighborhood.
As investigations proceed, police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information about the events leading up to the fires to come forward. The community remains alert as details continue to develop.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding situation.
