Police are investigating a suspicious fire on Main Street, Mataura yesterday (July 26).

The fire was located burning among macrocarpa trees at the rear section of a residential property at around 3am.

The fire was well involved and had destroyed a garden shed on the property.  

Police would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the fire - particularly near the railway tracks between Albion Street and Ely Street, between 2.45am and 3.30am. 

If you can help, please get in touch via 105 and quote file number 200726/3750.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.