Media release

Coconut Grove House Fire Isolated Incident

Police

Northern Territory Police are investigating a Coconut Grove house fire started in the early hours of this morning. Police and Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the blaze on Runge Street, Coconut Grove, at about half-past-three this morning. The fire consisted of a burnt curtain and some smoke damage inside. Acting Assistant Commissioner, Colleen Gwynne said , "This is an isolated incident and not linked to other fire investigations currently taking place. It is believed that the people involved are known to each other and this incident resulted from an earlier disturbance.
Police remind the public that if they witness any suspicious behaviour to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.