And they have a passing motorist to thank. He stopped to alert the man and two women who were asleep in the lounge-room of the blazing home.

The man then proceeded to assist all three by helping them climb out a window.

Police, fire brigade and ambulance officers attended the scene at 5.20am. On arrival they discovered the loungeroom section well alight.

Fortunately they were able to bring the fire under control but not before it had caused severe damage to the lounge room, its contents and heat and smoke damage to other areas of the home.

Ambulance officers treated one of the women for smoke inhalation.

Detectives and Crime Scene police attended and are continuing their investigations into the possible cause of the fire.

Fire brigade officers were called to the scene again Wednesday afternoon after the fire reignited (see picture above). It was quickly brought under control.

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Malicious damage totallling $400 was caused to a vehicle in Bogan Street on Tuesday night.

The vehicle was parked near the Target/Coles complex and when the owner returned discovered that a stubby beer bottle had been thrown through the rear window. Anyone awho can assist police with their enquiries is asked to phone 6862 9977.

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A push-bike has been reported stolen from the Parkes High School.

The theft occurred between 8.45am and 3.45pm Wednesday.

The young owner informed police of leaving the Malvern Star Mountain Bike secured by a combination lock within the school grounds but discovered it missing at the end of the school day.

Black and silver in colouring, the bike is valued at $300. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations is asked to contact them on 6862 9977.

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Malicious damage and theft occurred overnight Monday from the Cecile Street carpark of the Town Bowling Club.