Police have declared a crime scene at after several shops were damaged by fire in Gympie this morning, April 10.
At 12.30am police were patrolling Mary Street when they saw a fire inside a tobacconist.
Officers called for assistance from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, however the flames spread quickly to two neighbouring businesses.
The fire caused a series of explosions from within the tobacconist and affected power to the area.
Police are attempting to identify the driver and passenger of a white 2010 Toyota Aurion sedan, seen in the area at the time, as they may be able to assist with enquiries.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle or any persons near the shopping strip at the time, or who may have relevant CCTV footage, to contact them.
No one was physically injured in the fire.
Investigations are ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
