Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following a grass fire in Point Lonsdale this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a grass fire at a Glaneuse Road property about 12.30pm and nearby residents were evacuated.
The fire was quickly controlled, however approximately two acres of land was burnt.
No one was injured.
A 41-year-old man was located on Main Street Point Lonsdale and arrested.
It is alleged the offender stole a pushbike during an aggravated burglary on Albert Street in Point Lonsdale prior to the alleged fires.
A man of no fixed address has been charged with criminal damage by fire, criminal damage by fire – endanger life, theft, aggravated burglary and other related offences.
He has been remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates Court tomorrow.
