About 2am, WA Police and Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) responded to reports of a fire at a residence on Wellarton Street.
It will be alleged the accused man was one of four individuals involved in the incident, during which Molotov cocktails were thrown through a bedroom window of the home, igniting furnishings inside.
A woman and three children were sleeping in the room at the time. One child sustained minor burns and received medical treatment.
A 41-year-old man from Middle Swan was charged with:
• Criminal Damage by Fire
• Unlawful Act or Omission with Intent to Harm (endangering life, health or safety of any person)
He is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 9 June 2026.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators urge anyone with any information or vision relating to this fire, to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au  ; or by phone on 1800 333 000.
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
