At about 12.50pm on Thursday the 11th of December, 2014, the Fire Service and Police were called to a residential house fire at Tötara Street, Ötaki.
The house was well ablaze when services arrived and Fire Fighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the home to ensure no one was left inside.
A member of the public had alerted the Fire Service after seeing the fire.
The occupants of the home were away from their home on holiday.
The fire was brought under control but the home was severely damaged. No one was hurt in the blaze.
Police and Fire safety investigators have examined the scene and believe the fire was deliberately lit.
Detectives from the Levin Police are conducting an investigation into how the fire started and want to hear from anyone who has any information that could assist them with their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Darcy Parke on (06) 210 2210. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by:
Detective Sergeant Peter Vine
Levin CIB, (06) 210 2233