WA news LIVE: Threat graffitied on driveway as Mount Pleasant home destroyed by fire

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-20

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A multi-million dollar home on Ullapool Road in Mount Pleasant suffered extensive damage from a suspected arson attack early this morning. Graffiti reading "pay your debt dog" was found on the driveway, suggesting a targeted assault. Firebombs were thrown at the front door, and jerry cans were discovered by firefighters responding to the scene. Department of Fire and Emergency Services district officer Gareth Deeg confirmed that the house has been completely destroyed.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-21, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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A multi-million dollar property in Mount Pleasant, Perth, was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday morning around 3:20 AM. The suspected arsonists left graffiti on the driveway reading "pay your debt dog." Firefighters took about an hour to extinguish the blaze and found jerry cans at the scene. Department of Fire and Emergency Services district officer Gareth Deeg confirmed that flames were burning throughout both floors, causing extensive damage and making the home uninhabitable. WA Police Arson Squad is investigating the incident as a possible targeted attack. Neighbors reported hearing loud bangs before seeing fire coming from the roof of the property.

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