A man has been charged following a house fire in Sydney's south west.
About 1.50am yesterday (Monday 12 August 2024), emergency services were called to Michael Avenue, Belfield, following reports of a fire.
The house was found to be unoccupied however, a 76-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman who were in a granny flat at the rear of the premises were not injured.
Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command established a crime scene.
Following an investigation, a 71-year-old man has been charged with destroy/damage property with intent to endanger life (DV).
He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court on Wednesday 16 October 2024.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage from the vicinity of Michael Avenue are urged to contact Campsie police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
