Investigations underway into suspicious fire with multiple ignition points at Abercorn Street bush in Orana

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that was sparked in a plot of Orana bushland late on Monday afternoon and calling for information that may help their inquiries.

Emergency services were summoned to the incident at the end of Abercorn Street about 4.40pm when neighbours reported smoke coming from the bush reserve.

Two crews from Albany Fire and Rescue Service arrived and managed to extinguish the blaze — which spanned 15m by 15m — by 5.10pm.

Firefighters on scene determined there were at least three ignition points for the scrub fire and deeming the circumstances to be suspicious, handed the scene over to police.

A WA Police spokesperson said the investigation was still in its early stages.

“We are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers via on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperswa.com.au,” he said.

“Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.”