ANOTHER suspicious fire has been lit at the site of the at Cessnock bat colony.
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The blaze has left police appealing for public assistance.
About 2.30am on Thursday, May 26, a suspicious fire was lit in bush near the corner of Long Street and Old Maitland Road, Cessnock. This is the fourth fire in a matter of weeks at the site where thousands of the bats call home.
This spot also has houses in close proximity. The fire burned an area of 20 by 10 metres before being extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW officers.
Nobody was injured.
Police from Central Hunter LAC are investigating. There was a similar incident at the location on Saturday May 21.
Any witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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