Fires suspicious

EASTER Saturday in Casey was tainted by fire bugs.
Two suspicious fires were started on Saturday 26 March, but were brought under control quickly by local CFA.
The first fire was lit at 260 Clyde Road Berwick, about 1.10pm.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Clark said smoke was observed from the premises and Berwick CFA was quick to put it out.
“The fire was located in the basement and started on a mattress,” Det Sgt Clark said.
“No-one was present at the time of the fire, we aren’t sure if the building is abandoned.”
Narre Warren police are treating the small fire as suspicious and are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist in their investigation.
“These things don’t set fire to themselves,” Det Sen Sgt Clark said.
The car park at the Narre Warren South tennis club was targeted later that night, about 10pm.
“Unidentified offenders have created a small fire off School Court with available combustible material, branches and leaves,” Det Sen Sgt Clark said.
“Hallam CFA attended and out the fire out quickly.”