By Brendan Rees
Firefighters were called to a car fire in Cranbourne West on Monday morning, 24 February
Crews arrived to find the car well alight when they arrived at 9.18am in Evans Road near the intersection of Fairhaven Boulevard.
The blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes.
Two fire trucks from Narre Warren and Cranbourne fire brigades attended the scene after receiving reports the fire had threatened the surrounding grass area.
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and have appealed to the public for information.
“An 18 year old male from Cranbourne is currently assisting police with their enquiries,” a Victoria police spokesperson said.
Police also say a female passer-by is believed to have witnessed the incident before asking another person to call triple-zero.
The female did not leave any contact details before leaving the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Casey Crime Investigation Unit on 9705 3114.
