Suspicious fire, Leichardt

Police are investigating following a suspicious fire at a residence in Leichardt this morning.

Around 11:30am police and emergency services responded to reports that a fire had engulfed a Roe Street property, which was unoccupied at the time.

Fire services extinguished the blaze which destroyed part of the house and some of its contents.

The fire is being treated as suspicious with investigations into the cause continuing.

Police are appealing for anyone that may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

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.