Arson charge, Cardwell

A man has been charged following the alleged arson of a house at Cardwell on January 23.

Around 9.10pm, police were called to Roma Street following reports of a house engulfed in flames.

The residence sustained extensive structural damage but no one was injured during the incident.

A 30-year-old White Rock man has been charged with one count each of arson and wilful damage.

He is due to appear before the Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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