New South Wales Police have launched an investigation after a caravan was completely destroyed by fire at Wilks Park in Wagga Wagga on the afternoon of 18 August. The owner of the van was not present at the time of the blaze. Firefighters extinguished the fire by 4:30 PM, and no injuries were reported. A crime scene has been established.
The day before the fire, on 17 August, four dogs belonging to the man living in the caravan were found dead. However, police have stated that they do not believe the two incidents are connected. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.