Arson, Bucasia
Three people are assisting police with their inquiries as they investigate an arson incident in which a man suffered burns to his body in Bucasia overnight.
At 11.30pm, police responded to reports a duplex on Fisher Street was well alight.
A 42-year-old man, the occupant of the unit, was located nearby with burns to his upper body and facial injuries.
Initial investigations suggest the 42-year-old was set alight by a man who entered the unit, and subsequently, the fire spread to the dwelling.
The 42-year-old man was transported to Mackay Base Hospital with non-life threatening burns.
No-one else was physically injured.
A 47-year-old man, a 16-year-old boy, and a female and are assisting police with their inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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