IN A STATEMENT released on Thursday, August 1, Police stated that they have charged a man following three suspicious car fires in Yaroomba and Coolum on July 18.
The series of car fires on the night unfolded just after 9pm with emergency services were called to Warran Road in Yaroomba following reports a black Honda CR-V was on fire.
A call was then received around 9.30pm after a green Suzuki Ignis was allegedly set on fire on Tharra Street in Coolum.
Another fire occurred in Warran Road in Yaroomba at 9.45pm after a Mazda 121 hatchback was found to be on fire.
All the fires were extinguished however the three vehicles sustained significant damage.
Investigations led police to arrest a 31-year-old Coolum Beach man on July 30.
He has been charged with three counts of arson – motor vehicle and one count of attempted arson – motor vehicle.
A Coolum Police spokesperson informed the Advertiser that the incidents were not related to any other larger crimes and were considered to be a one-off incident.
The man is due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on August 27.