Fire investigation, Proserpine

Detectives are investigating the cause of a building fire in the Whitsundays this morning.

Police were called to an industrial business at the corner of Sugar Mill and Main streets in Proserpine around 3am where a building on the premises was found well involved.

Initial investigations suggest unknown offenders have attended the address around midnight and entered a two-storey office block, where they have lit a fire inside.

The office building has sustained significant damage from the fire, which is not believed to have spread to nearby structures.

A crime scene was declared at 4:30am and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2000066305.