Police Charge Man After Suspicious Fire At Erina

A man has been charged following a fire on the Central Coast last week.

About 3.40am on Monday 6 October 2025, emergency services were called to Karalta Road, Erina, following reports of a unit fire.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District attended the scene and the fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.

There were no injuries reported due to the incident.

A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the incident.

About 5pm yesterday (Friday 10 October 2025), a 46-year-old man was arrested during a vehicle stop.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with damage property by fire/exp >$15000, aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence and larceny.

He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today, Saturday 11 October 2025

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