Police lay arson charges in Bundaberg, QLD

Police have charged a man following the alleged arson of a church in Bundaberg early this morning.

Just before 4am emergency services were called to Barolin Street following reports a building was engulfed in flames.

The church, which was unoccupied at the time, was completely destroyed by the blaze.

A 42-year-old Bundaberg West man was later charged with one count each of arson, enter with intent and attempted arson.

He will appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court tomorrow.

No one was injured during the fire.

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