Police have charged three teens following investigations into a house fire at Pioneer, Mount Isa which occurred early yesterday morning.
Around 4.40am, emergency services were called to a blaze at an address on George Street.
The residents of the property were not home at the time of the fire and as a result of police have since identified and apprehended three juveniles.
A 16-year-old Sunset girl has been charged with one count of arson, she has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A 13-year-old Townview girl has been charged with one count of arson, she will appear before the Mount Isa Childrens Court at a later date.
A 12-year-old Kelso girl has been charged with one count of arson, she has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A crime scene which was initially declared upon police arrival continues to remain in place.
Investigators urge anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area to contact police.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
