Woman faces court over Killarney Vale fire

Emergency services were called to Killarney Vale early on Wednesday, May 18, following reports of a fire.

The alert went out about 6.40am and Fire and Rescue NSW crews rushed to the scene on Avery St, where a garage was well alight.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire but the garage was extensively damaged.

A 26-year-old woman who was home at the time was uninjured.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, about 8.10pm on Thursday, May 19, police arrested a 25-year-old woman at a home on Gossimer St, Killarney Vale.

She was taken to Wyong Police Station where she was charged with damage property by fire/explosion (DV) and for an outstanding warrant relating to failing to appear at court.

The 25-year-old woman was refused bail until her appearance at Wyong Local Court.

Police say both women are known to each other.

Source:
Tuggerah Lakes Police District