Warracknabeal Police Sergeant Kylie Newell said the incident occurred on Thomas Street at midnight.

“There was one occupant home at the time of the incident, but they were not injured,” she said.

“The weatherboard house was completely destroyed. Police CIU is investigating the cause of the fire.”

A Country Fire Authority spokeswoman said three trucks from the Warrcaknabeal fire brigade were in attendance.

“Crews had the fire under control within the hour. They re-attended later on in the night when there was a small re-ignition,” she said.