Spate of Griffith house fires sparks police investigation

Fire and Rescue NSW Griffith captain Danielle McKay said firefighters had clocked up 208 man hours during that time and were thoroughly exhausted.

The most recent call-out was at around 8.30pm on Monday when Griffith and Yenda firefighters were summoned to a housefire on Heath Crescent.

Ms McKay said the house was technically unoccupied, however there was evidence that people had been living there.

"The house yesterday was unoccupied, as in no one was home, but it's one of those places where 'no one lives', but some people live at - one of those types of houses," Ms McKay said.

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Griffith Police chief Inspector John Wadsworth said they were appealing to the public for information, given the circumstances surrounding the fire.

"Inquiries are continuing as to the cause of the fire, but in saying that the house was not occupied so we are concerned with how the fire was started," Inspector Wadsworth said.

"The house was not occupied at the time and police want to know if anyone has any information whatsoever. If so, please contact us or Crime Stoppers."

The day prior to Monday's incident, Griffith and Leeton firefighters from FRNSW and RFS were called to a shed fire at Lake Wyangan.

Investigations were launched into the Lake Wyangan fire, and Ms McKay said there was evidence that somebody had been living in the shed, too.

On Wednesday firefighters attended a fire at McNabb Crescent where a massive fire tore through a property.

Ms McKay said they understood that large numbers of people were known to live sporadically in that house.

Wednesday's fire is also the subject of a police investigation.

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