A house and car have been completely destroyed in Falcon late Friday evening, prompting an Arson Squad investigation
Police and fire crews were called to the Olive Road property about 11.30pm after reports that a car had caught fire.
Firefighters arrived on the scene at 11.41pm to a car and house fully engulfed in flames.
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The fire was extinguished, however significant damage had been caused to the house and the vehicle.
Arson Squad detectives are attending the residence on Saturday to conduct an assessment of the fire scene.
A resident of the property said those inside at the time jumped the back fence to safety.
She also said the family cat had perished in the blaze and that they, as residents, were not insured.
Witnesses said that the blaze ripped through the house very quickly.
A nearby pub closed earlier that evening around 10pm and patrons leaving the venue are asked to contact police if they saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area.
Anyone with information regarding this fire, or who saw or heard any suspicious people or vehicles on Olive Road and surrounding area between 10pm and midnight, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it online at crimestopperswa.com.au.
Callers can remain anonymous, and rewards of up to $50,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
