Crime Investigation Unit detective sergeant Colin Grentfell said at about 10.50am a man driving a dark coloured Sedan was seen alerting residents to the fire.
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He said they didn't believe the man was connected to the fire but that he may be able to help them in their investigation.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
A water-bombing helicopter drops water over the Maiden Gully fire. Picture: Brendan McCarthy.