In short:
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed four vehicles outside a property on Crissa Street, Tarneit, about 3.40am on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Occupants were evacuated as a precaution and no injuries were reported, with police believing the attack was targeted.
Police probe suspicious Tarneit car fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed four vehicles outside a property on Crissa Street, Tarneit, in the early hours of Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Emergency services were called to reports of the vehicles alight in the driveway about 3.40am.
It is understood offenders arrived at the property in a silver vehicle and deliberately set the parked cars on fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
Occupants evacuated as a precaution
Occupants inside the Tarneit property were evacuated as a precaution while emergency services responded. There were no reported injuries.
Police believe attack was targeted
Police believe the fire was a targeted attack and are investigating whether it is linked to any other incidents.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage or information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
