Police investigating suspicious fire in Wanniassa

Release Date: Monday, May 21 2012, 08:44 AM

ACT Policing is investigating a suspicious fire which took place yesterday (May 20) at Erindale College.

About 6pm, police responded to a number of reports of a fire at the college. The fire started in a small building, which had recently undergone renovation and was located away from the main campus.

Upon police arrival, ACT Fire and Rescue were in attendance and had extinguished the fire.  The building sustained a significant amount of smoke damage with an estimate of $20,000 to repair.

Anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.