Investigators believe this man may be able to assist them with their enquiries

$100,000 Reward

Announced February 2009

Victoria Police is offering a $100,000 reward for information about the cause of the Central Gippsland fires that destroyed 30 homes.

On the 28th and 29th January 2009, the fires ravaged eastern Victoria and detectives investigating the case are appealing for public assistance to help identify the person or people responsible.

Investigators believe the ongoing fire, known as the Delburn Complex, was deliberately lit.

At the time, then Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon, said given the drought and extreme heat it was incredibly concerning to see people acting so recklessly by deliberately lighting fires that could result in people dying.

“We will not tolerate any form of illegal fire lighting,??? she said.

On Tuesday 28 April investigators released an image of a 1983 Toyota Hilux utility they believe was sighted near Samson’s Bridge – Lyrebird Walk in the mid afternoon of Thursday 29 January, just before the fire at that location was lit.

Detectives have also released an image of a man who was seen in the area around that time.

1983 Toyota Hilux utility sighted near Samspon Bridge

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