Suspicious fire, Mount Isa
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which caused extensive damage to a large retail business in Mount Isa early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the premises on Miles Street at 12.30am and found the building engulfed in flames.
The fire was extinguished at around 2.50am and caused extensive damage to the structure as well as all of the property located in the store.
A crime scene has been established with forensic officers returning to conduct examinations of the scene this morning.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Miles and Marian streets overnight to contact police.
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.
