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Suspicious fire destroys NSW house

A suspicious fire has destroyed a house in Wollongong, police say, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze destroying other properties.

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A woman has escaped uninjured from a suspicious house fire in Wollongong south of Sydney.

The Bulli house was destroyed by the blaze on Saturday night, police say.

The only occupant of the home, a 26-year-old woman, escaped without injury.

Firefighters responded at about 7pm (AEDT) and were able to prevent the fire destroying other properties.

Fire investigators believe the blaze started in the carport and was deliberately lit.

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Police guarded the scene overnight and investigators returned on Sunday to continue their inquiries.


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