Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire at Kingston this morning.
Around 5.15am, police were called to a unit on Mayes Avenue after a report that it was on fire.
Emergency services attended the fire was quickly extinguished.
A 29-year-old male resident was the sole occupant at the time and escaped by breaking a window at the rear of the unit and climbing out. He received some minor lacerations by doing so but was otherwise uninjured.
The fire caused considerable damage to the downstairs interior of the unit, but no structural damage to the complex.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire may have been deliberately lit using an accelerant at the front sliding screen door.
Investigations continue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
