Fire, Townsville
Police are investigating a fire that occurred last night in Townsville.
Emergency services were called to a vacant commercial building around 11.30 last night and, on arrival, found a grass fire at the rear of the business.
The blaze was extinguished and the property suffered damage to a rear staircase and the floor of the business.
No one was injured as a result of the fire.
The scene was guarded overnight and investigators will attend the site this morning.
A 40-year-old man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
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