RESIDENTS of Raymond Avenue in Salamander Bay have expressed concern for their safety following two car fires in the early hours of 30 December.
One local, who asked to remain anonymous, told News Of The Area that the cars were well alight around 3.30am in the driveway of a home on the corner of Ford Street.
He described the scene as looking like the result of a firebombing.
“We were stressed by this and remain anxious as to our safety,” he said.
Photos taken the following morning show two five-litre fuel cans at the front of each burnt-out vehicle.
These were removed and are now undergoing forensic examination.
The vehicles remain at the front of the property.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended the scene with a spokesperson confirming to NOTA that the fires are being treated as suspicious.
NSW Police say witnesses describe seeing two males setting the Mitsubishi Triton and an MG 3 alight, before running away along Ford Street.
As inquiries into the incident continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
By Sue STEPHENSON
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