Gibson Clarence Misi, 33, charged after White Rock arson attack
A man has been charged with arson after emergency services responded to a fire at a home in Cairns’ south.
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A man has been charged with arson after emergency services responded to a fire at a home in White Rock.
Emergency services were called to the property at approximately 5.30am yesterday where Gibson Clarence Misi had allegedly set a piece of furniture on fire.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency spokeswoman confirmed that no one was physically injured in the fire.
“We were called to the residence after a couch had been (allegedly) deliberately set alight in the living with petrol,” the spokeswoman said.
“There was no damage to structure.
“QAS treated a woman for possible smoke inhalation and fire crews assisted with dampening down the scene.”
Mr Misi, 33, of White Rock, has been charged with one count arson.
He has been refused police bail and appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 4.
His defence lawyer is seeking a brief of evidence and Mr Misi has been remanded in custody until the next mention on July 7.
Police continue to appeal to anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time to come forward.
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