Suspicious fire, Gladstone

Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged a unit in Gladstone last night.

Around 10.00pm emergency crews were called to the scene on Yarroon Street where an unoccupied unit was engulfed in flames.

A 19-year-old man ran into the unit believing that there may have been people inside asleep.  He suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to hospital for treatment.

The incident is being treated as suspicious and a crime scene has been established.

Investigations into the cause of the blaze are continuing.

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.