A man will appear at court today charged following investigations into a break-in at a unit that was destroyed by fire in Dubbo.
About 7.45pm yesterday (Sunday 20 December 2020), it is alleged a man forced entry to a home on Fitzroy Street, before setting the premises on fire.
Emergency services attended and evacuated the unit block. No injuries have been reported.
The blaze caused extensive damage to the unit and several surrounding units were damaged by smoke and water.
Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.
A short time later, police arrested a 43-year-old man at the location.
He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with break and enter house destroy property and damage property by fire.
The man was bail refused to appear before Dubbo Local Court today (Monday 21 December 2020).
