Papatoetoe fire treated as suspicious, police appeal for information

Emergency services were scrambled to Picton St just after 1am.

Police are treating a fire at a South Auckland property as suspicious and are pleading with the community for information.

A police spokesperson said they were called to the vacant property on Picton St, Papatoetoe, at 1.17am.

“At this stage, police are treating the fire as suspicious and a scene examination is due to be carried out later today.

“There are no reports of injury.”

The spokesperson said police wanted to speak with any witnesses or anyone who may know something about the blaze.

They urged those with information to update police online now at police.govt.nz/use-105 or call 105, quoting job number P064116384.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Fire and Emergency has been approached for comment.