Police Arrest Man After 2025 Midvale House Fire

Arson Squad officers have charged a man as part of their ongoing investigation into a house fire that occurred in Midvale on Saturday, 9 August 2025.

About 2am, WA Police and Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) responded to reports of a fire at a residence on Wellarton Street.

It will be alleged the accused man was one of four individuals involved in the incident, during which Molotov cocktails were thrown through a bedroom window of the home, igniting furnishings inside.

A woman and three children were sleeping in the room at the time. One child sustained minor burns and received medical treatment.

A 41-year-old man from Middle Swan was charged with:

• Criminal Damage by Fire

• Unlawful Act or Omission with Intent to Harm (endangering life, health or safety of any person)

He is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 9 June 2026.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators urge anyone with any information or vision relating to this fire, to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au&nbsp ; or by phone on 1800 333 000.

Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.

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