Suspicious house fire in Sydney's west POLICE are appealing for witnesses in relation to a suspicious house fire in western Sydney. About 8.30pm on Sunday police and emergency services were called to Melville Road, St Clair, where a house was well alight. One male occupant was home at the time, but escaped uninjured. The cause hasn't yet been determined but the blaze is being treated as suspicious. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that may assist with the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.