Witnesses sought to Rivett house fire

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a house fire that occurred in Rivett overnight.  

About 5.55pm last night (Sunday, 15 May 2022) police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to a house fire in Salsola Street, Rivett.  

No-one was in the home at the time of the fire and the house suffered extensive damage before the fire could be extinguished.  

The house will be forensically examined today.  

Police believe the fire was deliberately lit and are asking for anyone who has any information about the incident to come forward.  

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7110221.  

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au