Strike Force Vulcan arrest – Oakford fire

Strike Force Vulcan detectives have charged a man in relation to a small bushfire in Oakford on Wednesday, 27 November 2019.

It is alleged around 5am, the man set fire to his Ford Falcon utility parked on the side of Thomas Road near Anketell Road.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services were called and extinguished the fire which had engulfed the vehicle and travelled to nearby bushland.

The 45-year-old man from Woodbridge has been charged with:-

• Breach of Duty

He is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on 6 December 2019.

The offence of Breach of Duty is an indictable arson related offence carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years.

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