Man charged with arson, domestic violence after house destroyed in Moreton Bay
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a house in Clontarf, Queensland. The fire spread to two neighboring houses, prompting a public safety exclusion zone to be declared. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
- ▪The blaze destroyed three houses in Clontarf on Saturday afternoon.
- ▪The 36-year-old man allegedly used an accelerant to ignite the fire.
- ▪Police declared a public safety exclusion zone around the affected area.
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