Sunday 5 June 2022 07:37 AM Sydney: Huge $250,000 reward is offered to hunt down an arson attacker who ... trends now Huge $250,000 reward is offered to hunt down an arson attacker who killed an 81-year-old man A $250,000 reward has been offered for information on fatal fire Retired businessman John Flamish died in unit in Parramatta in 2017 Police are appealing for information that could help solve how fire started By Australian Associated Press Published: 07:26 BST, 5 June 2022 | Updated: 07:27 BST, 5 June 2022 Viewcomments A $250,000 reward has been offered for information about a deliberately lit unit fire that killed 81-year-old retired businessman John Flamish in Sydney five years ago. Emergency services found Mr Flamish in a car park when they were called to the fire in June 2017 at a unit block on Early Street, Parramatta. He died shortly after being taken to Westmead Hospital. Mr Flamish had been staying with a friend who lives in the complex and was believed to have been attempting to extinguish the fire. A $250,000 reward has been offered for information about a deliberately lit unit fire that killed 81-year-old retired businessman John Flamish (pictured) in Sydney five years ago Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said all available evidence was being re-examined to identify those responsible. 'The person/s involved in lighting this fire, cost a much-loved father and friend his life – and it is time that they are held responsible for their actions,' Det Supt Doherty said in a police statement early on Sunday. Mr Flamish's daughter, Jenny Clarke, said her family would never give up in the search for the person responsible for his death. A person spotted in CCTV near the apartment could help authorities with their investiations 'My father was a retired and respected businessman who loved his family and life in general but was tragically in the wrong place at the wrong time,' Ms Clarke said in the statement. 'Ever since dad died my family has been dealing with immeasurable pain, and I am pleading with anyone who may know about the events which led to his death to come forward.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility