Police say a tragic fatal fire that claimed the life of a woman in Truganina was a targeted attack, but potentially a case of mistaken identity.
The house has been completely destroyed and a crime scene was established, while an arson chemist has attended the property.
A police spokesperson said investigators believe two people got out of a dark coloured vehicle parked outside the address shortly after 2am.
“A significant explosion then occurs and the pair leave the area, with the woman inside the property subsequently calling triple zero to say the home is alight.
“Detectives are treating the fire as a targeted attack, however police have not been able to establish any reason why the woman or her family would be targeted in this way.
“Investigators are looking to see who may live in the area of the fire and the potential for this to have been a case of mistaken identity.”
A significant CCTV canvas is underway and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.
