A car on fire set alight a house in the West Coast last night, with two young children making a lucky escape from the inferno.
Police are investigating the suspicious blaze on Firth Street in Cobden, after a vehicle was deliberately set on fire about 6.15pm.
The fire quickly grew and took hold of a nearby house. The occupants of the property, including two young children, were able to escape unharmed.
Police say there is significant damage to both the car and house.
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