AN EARLY morning car fire behind the Port Macquarie Police Station left three officers needing treatment for smoke inhalation.
Witnesses reported hearing blasts coming from the station’s secured parking lot off Hay Street around 6.35am Tuesday 3 March.
Two Fire and Rescue NSW trucks and eight firefighters arrived to find the vehicle well alight.
Personal air sets were worn as they attacked the fire with a line of hose, extinguishing it by 7.30am.
Ambulance paramedics treated officers at the scene.
A FRNSW spokesperson said the cause of the fire was not immediately known with the investigation now handed over to the Mid North Coast Police District.
The vehicle was being stored at the station and was destroyed.
NSW Police Media said there was no damage to police vehicles or the station.
Members of the public are encouraged to come forward if they have any information by calling Crime Stoppers: on 1800 333 000.
By Sue STEPHENSON
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