Suspected Arson – Durlacher Street

At about 6:00am on Sunday 20 November 2016, police officers were called to attend smoke emitting from the rear of the Podiatry Clinic, 165 Durlacher Street, Geraldton.

On investigation, a fire was located outside in the rear of the premises and it appears that a bin was set ablaze which has spread to a nearby vehicle and the building itself. DFES attended the scene and extinguished the fire.

The fire appears to be suspicious and WA Police and DFES are currently investigating.

Police are appealing to any witnesses who may have observed the fire or any suspicious activity around that location leading up to the fire to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.