Suspicious fire, Newtown

A man has been charged after a home was damaged by fire in Newtown on Wednesday night.

Around 6:15pm, police and emergency services were called to a home that was ablaze on Bernard Street

No one was inside at the time.

Initial investigations by the Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch indicated that the fire was deliberately lit.

A 38-year-old Toowoomba man has since been charged with endangering property by fire.

He is expected to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.