- A fire at a public school left a damage bill of more than $10 million in Sydney
- Police want to speak with three women near the school at the time of the fire
- The fire took 12 hours to extinguish and 300 people had to be evacuated in May
Arson detectives have released footage of three women seen walking near a public school at the time it erupted in flames and left a multi-million damage bill.
The fire, at Parramatta Public School in Syndey’s West, took 12 hours to extinguish and caused $10 million in damage.
Firefighters and police found the school in flames at 4.45am on Saturday May 19 and believe it was deliberately lit.
Arson detectives have released footage of three women (pictured) seen walking near a public school at the time it erupted in flames
Three hundred people from a nearby apartment building had to be evacuated as 75-fire-fighters fought the blaze.
CCTV footage of three women allegedly walking on Charles Street, near the school, has been released by police. Police believe the women may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The women, dressed in black, white and grey, appeared to be in a rush as they dashed around a corner on the quiet street.
The two-storey building heritage building was ‘extensively damaged, Fire and Rescue NSW superintendent Norman Buckley said at the time.
Three hundred people from a nearby apartment building had to be evacuated as 75-fire-fighters fought the blaze
‘It has spread to the roof and to the ceiling, we’ve had a ceiling collapse hence why we can’t put firefighters internally into that building,’ he told the ABC.
‘We will be here for some time. When it is safe we will get those firefighters back inside that building just to ensure we’ve totally extinguished that fire.’
Police appealed for anyone who recognises the women, or have information about the fire, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 300 000.
Police appealed for anyone who recognises the women (pictured), or have information about the fire, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 300 000
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