Arson charge, Bardon

Detectives investigating a suspicious building fire that occurred at Bardon this afternoon have charged a teenage girl with arson.

At about 3pm at an accommodation centre on Lorward Avenue, a fire was reported coming from the top level of the building.

All occupants were safely evacuated however substantial smoke, heat and water damage was sustained.

A 13-year-old Bardon girl is charged with one count of arson and will appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court.

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.

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