Suspicious fire, Mission River

Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in Mission River yesterday afternoon.

Preliminary investigations indicate at around 2:15pm a group of children were seen running from a hall on Napranum Street.

Soon after flames and smoke were seen coming from the building.

Fire services extinguished the fire however the structure was extensively damaged as a result of the blaze.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area yesterday afternoon to contact police.

Investigations into the fire 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.