The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service was forced to undergo a rescue operation after a house was attacked by arsonists early on Wednesday morning.
Several people were in the house at the time when the living room came under attack.
Forensic officers attended the scene after the fire service put out the blaze.
A PSNI spokesperson said:"Thankfully we are not dealing with fatalities or serious injury here.
"The attack was crude but also very dangerous.
"Police officers and the fire service arrived quickly on the scene to help the occupants of the house and take them to safety."