Serial arsonist feared behind Marlborough fires

Police are looking for a suspected arsonist after a spate of fires in a Marlborough Sounds holiday spot. File photo / NZ Herald

Police are hunting for a suspected arsonist after three buildings were extensively damaged by fire in a Marlborough Sounds holiday spot.

The suspicious fires in Whenuanui Bay, or Becks Bay, were reported at about 5am yesterday.

Two batches and a garage were extensively damaged.

Police appealed for witness reports on any suspicious people seen in or around Whenuanui Bay or Queen Charlotte Drive on Saturday or the early hours of Sunday morning.

- Herald Online staff