Attempted arson charge, Torquay

Detectives have charged a man following a fire at a residence in Torquay last night.

Initial reports indicate at around 9:00pm a fire has started in the kitchen of a Sunset Crescent residence.

Emergency Services attended the residence and were able to supress the fire before it spread throughout the house.

Police conducted patrols with the assistance of the dog squad and a man was taken into custody a short time later.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

A 43-year-old Torquay man has been charged with attempted arson, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing utensils or pipes.

He is due to appear in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on January 14.

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