Marijuana found growing inside burning home

Police investigating a house fire at Mortdale, in Sydney’s south overnight have discovered the home was being used to grow marijuana.

Emergency crews were called to reports of a fire at the Victoria Avenue home at around 10.30pm on Saturday.

Upon extinguishing the blaze, firefighters allegedly located a hydroponic cannabis set-up inside the home.

Police were called and a crime scene was established at the address.

Investigations into the discovery are continuing.