Suspicious fire, Nerang

Police are investigating after a suspicious fire in Nerang early this morning.

At around 1:30am emergency services were called to a home on Bushmead Street following reports of a fire.

A 26-year-old man was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital and later the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment of serious burns, where he remains in a critical condition.

A crime scene has been declared and forensic investigators will return to the scene today.

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.