10 Aug, a car fire in Birmingham Gardens, NSW, is being investigated as potential arson by NSW Police.

On August 10, a car fire in Birmingham Gardens, NSW, is being investigated as a potential arson case by NSW Police. A Toyota Yaris was completely engulfed in flames on Sandgate Road, and Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire, but the car was destroyed. The police are treating the situation as arson and are urging anyone with information related to the cause of the fire to contact the Newcastle City Police District or Crimestoppers. The investigation is ongoing.