A man has been arrested following a house fire at Mawson Lakes early this morning.
Police and fire crews were called to a home on Greenleaf Court about 2.20am on Wednesday 16 April following reports of a fire.
Flames could be seen coming from the roof of the two-storey property.
When police arrived, they found the home fully engulfed by the fire. Thankfully no one was home at the time but unfortunately the property was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Fire Cause Investigators attended the scene and determined the fire to be suspicious.
Northern District Detectives identified a suspect and he was arrested by police at Bordertown late this morning.
A 57-year-old man from Mawson Lakes was arrested and charged with arson and acts to endanger life. He was refused police bail and will appear in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/ on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.
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