Suspected arson, Balmoral

Police are investigating after a building fire in Balmoral during the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were called to the Riding Road address around 3:30am and arrived to find the restaurant well alight.

Initial investigations suggest an explosion has occurred and the building has sustained significant damage as a result.

A crime scene has been established and fire investigators are continuing their inquiries.

Anyone with any information which may be able assist police is urged to come forward.

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: QP2000002067.