Man under police guard in hospital after Albanvale fire

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A man is in hospital under police guard following a fire at a Albanvale property on Monday, March 14.

Emergency Services were called to the Sutherland Street property at 5.20pm.

It is believed a man ignited a flammable liquid and other people at the address tried to extinguish the flames.

A 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition while a 17-year-old girl is being treated for minor injuries.

The man, 38, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said all parties are known to each other and the incident is being investigated by the Arson and Explosive Squad.