Police are asking for community assistance as they investigate the cause of a number of fires across the state, including two in Wollongong and one in the Royal National Park.
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Police are urging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or have information about fires at:
- Berkeley: Hooka Creek Road just before 2.30pm
- Balgownie: Three fires in bushland north-west of Doonan Place about 3.15pm
- Loftus: The Royal National Park about 7pm.
They are also appealing for information on fires that started at Moonbi, South Turramurra, Katoomba and Morisset.
State Emergency Operations Controller Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys APM praised the community for working together and supporting each other so positively.
"It has been heartening to see the community working together as we experienced catastrophic fire conditions over the past few days," Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.
"Now we need help from the community again - this time to assist our detectives who are beginning investigations into the cause of fires suspected of being deliberately lit across several police area commands and police districts," Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.
Five people were found to have breached the total fire ban in the past 24 hours.
Anyone with information about these incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
