Man charged with arson after house burns down in Pimpama, Gold Coast

A man has been charged after he allegedly lit a fire in a garage on the Gold Coast, causing the home to go up in flames.

Smoke coming from the blaze at Brampton Court in Pimpama. Photo: Natallie Ward — Facebook

A MAN has been charged after he allegedly lit a fire in a garage on the Gold Coast, causing the home to go up in flames.

A 33-year-old Pimpama man has been charged with arson.

Yesterday, emergency services were called to Brampton Court at 7.30am after reports of a house on fire.

Emergency services on site. Photo: Annie Perets

The house was totally destroyed in the blaze, with neighbours evacuated until the fire was extinguished.

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No one was injured and no other properties were damaged.

A house at Pimpama has been completely destroyed. Photo: Annie Perets

It’s believed the fire began in the garage, destroying a 2000 Suburu Impreza sedan.

The fire then spread to the rest of the house.

The 33-year-old man will appear at Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.