Emergency services were called to two separate fires in Hoppers Crossing and Harkness early this morning.
Police said all occupants of the home were safely evacuated but two cars inside the garage were damaged in the fire.
A short time later, a second garage was set alight on Gracefield Court in Hoppers Crossing, just before 1am.
A vehicle inside the garage was also damaged, police said.
No one was injured in the blaze.
Although the cause of the fires is yet to be determined police believe them to be suspicious.
It is believed the two incidents are linked, police said.
Anyone who may have witnessed either incident or has dashcam/CCTV or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
In a suspected double arson attack, garages at two homes in Melbourne were set alight early in the morning. Emergency services responded to separate fires in Hoppers Crossing and Harkness. The first fire occurred in Harkness at Woodland Rise, damaging two cars in the garage but resulting in no injuries as all occupants were safely evacuated. Shortly after, a second garage was set on fire at Gracefield Court in Hoppers Crossing, damaging a vehicle inside. Police are investigating the incidents as suspicious and believe them to be linked. Those with information or who witnessed the incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Photos and captions provided by Nine News.\
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