Overview
- Emergency services attended the vacant 1.8-hectare Noorinya estate after an initial fire was fought in the early evening and a second blaze flared later that night, leaving about one quarter of the 15-bedroom house destroyed.
- Coffs Harbour Fire and Rescue reported extensive vandalism at the property, including smashed windows and overgrown gardens, and said crews believe the later fire was a self-reignition after earlier firefighting efforts.
- NSW Police have classified the incident as suspicious, launched an investigation through the Coffs/Clarence district, and urged anyone with photos, video or information to contact CrimeStoppers.
- The house was bought in 2024 by interests linked to Jamie Craven for $16 million and had council approval in recent weeks for a demolition and replacement project costed at about $29.8 million with a 56-week construction program.
- The property’s ownership history and links to high-profile figures have drawn public interest, but there is no reporting that the owners are suspected in the fire; investigators will determine cause and any wider impacts on the planned rebuild.