Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate two people who set a Mangakino house alight on Monday, June 24.

"Around 1am, the pair  started a fire at the back door of a home on Korari Crescent in Mangakino," says a police spokesperson.

"This has caused extensive damage to the home."

Screenshot of pair setting fire to the Mangakino house. Image: NZ Police.

Police say fortunately, no one was at home at the time of the fire and Mangakino Fire and Emergency Volunteers were able to stop the fire from completely engulfing the property.

"Police are seeking any information about the two people in the video that could assist in identifying them," says a police spokesperson.

"One of those involved appears to have sustained burns and there are concerns they may be injured and avoiding treatment they require."

Screenshot of pair setting fire to the Mangakino house. Image: NZ Police.

Mangakino residents who have CCTV are also asked to check it around the time of the fire and report any movement of people or vehicles to Police.

Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or clicking ‘Update report’ online https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105

Please reference file number 240624/1835.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Screenshot of pair setting fire to the Mangakino house. Image: NZ Police.