Suspicious fire in Wagga Wagga

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 05:05:11 PM

An investigation has concluded following a suspicious fire in the state’s south earlier this month.

About 11pm Monday 20 January 2025, emergency services were called to a two-storey business on the corner of Fitzmaurice and Kincaid streets, Wagga Wagga, following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW responded and extinguished the blaze. The building sustained smoke and water damage.

Police established a crime scene and investigation commenced into the cause of the fire, which was treated as suspicious.

Following inquiries, officers from Riverina Police District spoke to a 13-year-old girl at Wagga Wagga Police Station about 5.30pm on Friday 24 January 2025.

The teenager was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

The second teenager has been spoken to by police and no further action has been taken.

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