Police are appealing for information after a home at South Grafton was destroyed by fire last Wednesday night.

Emergency services were called to a home on Bligh Street, South Grafton, about 11.40pm on Wednesday, January 10, after reports a building was on fire.

Rural Fire Service brigades from Southampton and Grafton, and Fire and Rescue NSW brigades from Grafton and South Grafton attended the blaze.

Upon arrival by these brigades the building was full engulfed by fire and defensive external strategies were used as it was dangerous to enter the home without possible structure collapse.

The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished, but the premises were destroyed.

It is understood the occupants were away at the time of the fire.

A crime scene was established by officers from the Coffs Clarence Police District and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze.

Police are urging anyone who may have any information or who may have witnessed the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.