Arson charge, Worongary

A 41-year-old man has been charged following a house fire overnight in Worongary.

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a house fire on Thredbo Drive just before 8.13pm last night.

A man was located a short while later in the vicinity and apprehended by police.

It will be alleged that an accelerant was used by the man to start the fire, which caused significant damage to the residence.

The 41-year-old Worongary man has been charged with one count of arson and will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning.

Investigations are continuing.

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