Suspicious fire, Biggera Waters
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at Biggera Waters in the early hours of this morning.
Around 4.20am, police were called to an apartment complex on East Quay Drive with reports of an explosion and smoke issuing from the basement.
On arrival, crews located four cars well-engulfed in the building’s underground carpark.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service officers extinguished the fire while police evacuated residents from the six storey building.
No one was injured during the fire.
Four cars were destroyed and the building sustained extensive damage.
Preliminary information indicates that the fire may have been deliberately lit using an accelerant.
A crime-scene has now been set up while investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
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.
