South Coast police have launched an investigation of the bushfires that have torn through the region.
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Srike Force Indarra will see detectives from the South Coast Police District investigating "the cause, origin and overall impact of the fires".
Specialist investigators from the police arson unit Strike Force Tronto and the State Crime Command will also be offering their assistance to the investigation.
South Coast Police District Crime Manager Detective Inspector Scott Nelson said people need not be alarmed if they see police or Rural Fire Service personnel on local properties taking photos and recording the extent of the damage.
"It may take two to three weeks for investigators to work through properties across the entire district, but may be longer depending on the weather, environmental risks and changing fire behaviour, so please be patient," Insp Nelson said.
Investigators will need to access affected properties and will keep the community informed by way of community meetings and letter box drops."
Insp Nelson said Strike Force Indarra detectives were interested in reviewing any footage or images from the fires - whether taken by a phone or other devices - that show the early stages of the fire.
The footage could be from close-up or even if from a distance.
"Vision or images can be provided to Strike Force Indarra investigators via Crime Stoppers," Insp Nelson said.
Meanwhile police are advising people living within areas affected by bushfires to register online at the Red Cross site, Register Find Reunite (http;//register.redcross.org.au).
The site lets both those in bushfire areas are safe and people can also search for news of loved ones.