POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious house fire in Springvale on 11 November.

Dandenong Detective Senior Constable Jess Phillips said the fire was deliberately lit at 11 Erica Street, Springvale, at 2.45am while the occupants were sleeping.

She said the repair bill would be about $10,000. No-one was injured. Anyone with information in relation to the above incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.