Suspicious fire, Lota
Detectives are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Lota overnight.
At around 10:45pm emergency services were called to an address on The Esplanade following reports of a house on fire.
Preliminary investigations indicate the fire started in the garage before spreading to the house, causing extensive damage to the property.
No one was injured as a result of the fire.
The fire is being treated as suspicious and a crime scene has been established with forensic examination to begin later today.
Investigators are appealing for anyone in the area at the time who may have seen anything suspicious to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
