Detectives from Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch are appealing for public assistance following a series of suspicious grass fires in the greater Gladstone region.
Between April and May this year, a large number of grass fires have been reported around Kirkwood Road and Don Young Drive in Gladstone, the Dawson Highway at Burua, the Bruce Highway at Calliope and Gladstone Mount Larcom Road at Yarwun which police suspect have been deliberately lit.
A grass fire near a property on Dawson Highway in Burua spread and damaged heavy machinery onsite.
No one has been injured.
Investigators urge anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or has footage that may aid with investigations to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
