Public call for information put out by Katanning police after two suspicious scrub fires near town centre

Katanning police need public information regarding two suspicious scrub fires in the Shire of Katanning on Saturday.

Police got reports of two fires in a bushland area on Katanning-Dumbleyung Road near the intersection of Forrest Hill Road about 4.45pm on October 17.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services personnel attended and extinguished the fires.

A DFES spokesperson said one of the fires was reported to them at 4.30pm and was extinguished within 20 minutes, burning less than one hectare.

The investigation into these fires remains ongoing and police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Reports can be made anonymously.