Family home firebombed in Greenvale

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Neighbours left fearing for their safety after fourth attack
What happened
Investigation and response
Community impact
Key takeaways
What you can do if you witnessed this
FAQs

Neighbours left fearing for their safety after fourth attack

A family home firebombed in Greenvale has left nearby residents shaken and searching for answers. Neighbours reported seeing a car pull up at around 8:30pm before two men doused the front of the two‑storey house in petrol and threw jerry cans through a front window. Flames took hold within minutes, gutting the front room and sending smoke across the street.

What happened

Police say the incident occurred on Aberdeen Street at about 8:30pm. Witnesses told reporters a vehicle stopped outside the home and two men entered the property’s front area, dispersing petrol and hurling jerry cans through the window before fleeing the scene.

Firefighters working outside the charred entrance of a suburban house with hoses and smoke — Firefighters at the scorched front of the Greenvale home after the attack.

Within minutes the blaze engulfed the house’s façade. Fire crews and police attended quickly, but by then the front of the two‑storey home was already heavily alight. Fortunately, occupants had left the house five minutes earlier and no one was injured.

Firefighters at the front of a burnt two-storey house with hoses and smoke visible — Fire crews working at the front of the two‑storey home after the attack.

Investigation and response

Detectives and arson specialists are treating the incident as deliberate and are focusing their inspection on the front room where the fire started. Officers are canvassing neighbours for information and reviewing any available footage from nearby properties.

View through the front doorway showing a forensic investigator with 'FORENSIC' on their jacket standing inside a burnt entrance and shattered glass at the side. — Forensic investigators enter the charred front room where the blaze started.

Authorities indicated one of the alleged perpetrators may have suffered burns during the attack, though official details remain limited as the investigation continues. The targeting of this address is not new — neighbours say the property has been attacked multiple times in the past fortnight.

Community impact

The repeated targeting has left residents fearful and hesitant to speak on camera. Many cited concerns about retaliation and their personal safety, even as emergency services worked at the scene late into the night.

“It’s shocking. Too close to home,”

Neighbours are also worried about the family’s wellbeing. One local told reporters their cat is still unaccounted for following the blaze. The house’s occupants escaped unharmed but are now facing the loss of their home and the trauma of another violent attack.

Firefighters fighting blaze at house exterior with smoke and flames — Firefighters at the front of the Aberdeen Street house as flames and smoke billow.

Key takeaways

The property on Aberdeen Street in Greenvale was deliberately firebombed at about 8:30pm.
Two men are reported to have doused the front room with petrol and thrown jerry cans through a window before fleeing.
Detectives and arson specialists are investigating; one perpetrator may have sustained burns.
Neighbours report this was the fourth attack on the same home in two weeks.
No people were injured; a family pet is still missing and the home was severely damaged.

What you can do if you witnessed this

If you were in the area at the time, contact local police with any dashcam or phone footage. Even small details — vehicle descriptions, times, or behaviours — can be crucial to an arson investigation. Neighbours should report suspicious activity to authorities and avoid confronting suspects directly.

FAQs

Were there any injuries from the fire?

No residents were harmed; the family had left the home about five minutes before the blaze began. Emergency services treated the scene, and reports suggest one of the alleged attackers may have suffered burns.

How many times has this house been targeted?

Neighbours say this was the fourth attack on the same property in the past two weeks, prompting increased concern across the street and within the wider community.

Is the incident being treated as arson?

Yes. Detectives and arson specialists are examining the gutted front room and surrounding areas to gather evidence and identify suspects.

What happened to the family’s pet?

One resident told reporters the family’s cat remained unaccounted for after the fire. Emergency crews and neighbours have been asked to report any sightings to assist the family.

How can neighbours stay safe after incidents like this?

Stay vigilant and report suspicious behaviour to police. Use security cameras or dashcams where possible, avoid confronting potential offenders, and consider community safety meetings to coordinate neighbourhood watch efforts.

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