Vics urged to dob in arsonists

VICTORIANS are being urged to inform on anyone they suspect of starting fires this summer.

The state is predicted to face its hottest spell of the summer next week, and authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for arsonists.

Acting Police, Emergency Services and Bushfire Response minister Edward O'Donohue said public information is crucial to solving arson-related crime.

"Arsonists are responsible for a significant proportion of bushfires, some of which have ended in tragedy, and the community has a part to play in stopping them," Mr O'Donohue said at the launch of the Crime Stoppers Bushfire Arson Campaign.

"There must be a zero-tolerance approach to deliberately or recklessly lit fires in our state, which means taking action to catch arsonists before their criminal behaviour has devastating consequences."

The campaign, a joint initiative between Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers Victoria, arose from the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission final report, which called for a comprehensive, coordinated statewide approach to arson prevention.

Victoria Police statistics indicate that there were 55 offences of intentionally causing a bushfire in 2012-13, up from 32 the previous year.

The temperature in Melbourne is expected to hit 41C on Tuesday, and some northern parts of Victoria will be above 40C from Monday until at least Thursday.

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