Police are appealing for witnesses to a series of fires in the Chepstowe and Snake Valley areas on February 6.
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Following investigations, arson chemists have determined that the four fires appear to have been deliberately lit.
Two fires were lit on Browns Lane, near the intersection of Hillcrest and Burrumbeet Road in Snake Valley, between 3.45-4pm.
Then, two other fires were lit on the Chepstowe-Pittong Road at Chepstowe, near the intersection of Carngham-Lake Goldsmith Road, between 4-4.10pm.
Police hope to speak with the driver of a silver or grey Ford Ranger that had been seen in the area at the time. It was last seen travelling along Lightwood Road onto Racecourse Road.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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