Police praised the bravery efforts of an officer and a civilian, who climbed a ladder to rescue an 88-year-old woman from the blaze. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeHunt for suspected arsonist after four hospitalised in 'suspicious' Sydney house fireShareShare articleHunt for suspected arsonist after four hospitalised in 'suspicious' Sydney house fireTopic:House Fires. A manhunt is underway following a suspected arson attack in Abbotsford in Sydney's inner west.