The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Numbulwar yesterday morning.

Around 7:15am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a building at a school in Numbulwar was on fire.

Local police attended the scene and extinguished the fire. A large shed and two vehicles were destroyed by the fire, and an adjoining building also sustained damage. Neither building was occupied, and no injuries were reported to police.

Northern Territory Fire Investigators, Katherine CIB detectives and Police Forensic are in the community conducting enquires.

At this stage the fire is being treated as suspicious and a crime scene has been established while investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25211781. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.