Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Dannevirke about 11pm yesterday.
A resident was home at the time of the fire but escaped without injury, police said.
The property was under guard overnight, and a scene investigation was being carried out today.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross, phone 06 213 9644, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
