When crews arrived the shed, which measures about 15m by 9m, the fire was ‘well ablaze’.

Police said the home’s facade was perforated by multiple bullets during the incident.

A fire that tore through a unit complex in Sydney's inner east and left three people hospitalised with serious burns is believed to have been deliberately lit.

Emergency services were called to an apartment at a Devonshire Street complex in Surry Hills about 3.30am today after a fire broke out on the second floor.

Three people were outside the unit trying to put out the flames when firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze before it could spread to surrounding units, police said.

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The trio were treated at the scene by paramedics for serious burns and taken to different hospitals, where they currently remain.

Acting Superintendent Gretchen Atkins said police believe the fire was deliberately lit but are unsure how it was started. 

"At this point in time, we believe the fire was deliberately lit," she said.

"We're really seeking information, appealing to witnesses, anyone who was in the area for CCTV or dashcam footage."

Crime scene investigators are still combing through the unit as investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers

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A witness told the Herald flames appeared to be about 20 feet high.

The person was able to remove themselves from the aircraft.

Rust found in a sprinkler system means the floor will be closed for repairs from May 19.

A man has died after a car crashed into a traffic light in Melbourne's south-east this morning.

The man in his 60s was a pedestrian at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Station Street in Moorabbin about 9.10am when a white Nissan Patrol driving northbound crashed.

It's believed the car hit the traffic light, which was left lying across the highway.

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The man suffered life-threatening head injuries and was taken to The Alfred Hospital where he later died.

The driver of the Patrol stopped at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the collision and the man's death are yet to be established.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Investigators believe there were multiple cars in the area at the time of the incident and are hoping to speak to anyone with information.

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The man sought name suppression so he could first inform his mother of his situation.