It will be alleged, about 4:15pm, the man set fire to vegetation on Sims Street. The burnt approximately 200 square metres of vegetation before it was extinguished. If not for the quick work of volunteer firefighters, the fire could have spread to nearby homes.
A 52-year-old man from Castletown was charged with:-
• One count of Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage.
He is due to appear before the Esperance Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 4 February 2025. This offence carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment.
Timely information received from members of the public was a vital component of this investigation and Esperance Detectives urge anyone with any information in relation to bush or scrub fires to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppers.wa.com.au . Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
