Man charged with arson over fire at West Mackay unit block

Emergency crews were called to the property just after 7pm

Fire investigators and police are on scene at the Bridge Rd unit block where a property was severely damaged in a blaze overnight. The unit is located at the back of the complex.

A MAN is in custody over allegations he set fire to his own home at West Mackay.

Fire investigators and Mackay detectives were this morning on scene at the Bridge Road address.

The blaze occurred within a block of units with the property located at the back of the complex.

Mackay detectives arrive on scene at a Bridge Rd unit block where a property was severely damaged in a blaze overnight. A man has been arrested and charged with arson and other offences over the incident.

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Three fire crews were called to 303 Bridge Road just after 7pm last night over reports of a fire, which was out in about 30 minutes.

A Queensland Police Service spokesman said the unit was not destroyed but there was a significant amount of fire, smoke and water damage inside including in the kitchen area and to pillars.

Only the one unit was damaged by the fire, which resulted in emergency crews closing off part of Bridge Rd.

Fire investigators are on scene at the Bridge Rd unit block where a property was severely damaged in a blaze overnight. The unit is located at the back of the complex.

The QPS spokesman said the occupant was home at the time and was not injured in the blaze.

Paramedics were on standby but no one was taken to hospital.

Police were called to the scene about 9pm. As a result a 52-year-old man, who is alleged to have lived at the unit, has been charged with serious crimes.

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He is facing one count each of arson, endangering property by fire and wilful damage.

The maximum penalty for anyone convicted of arson is life imprisonment.

While the maximum penalties for the other two charges are 14 years and five years respectively.

The man will appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

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