Bundaberg detectives have charged a man following investigations into several fires that were allegedly deliberately lit on December 6.
At around 3pm the pilot of an aircraft heading to Bundaberg to refuel after fighting fires at Fraser Island, sighted multiple fires burning in the Burrum Coast National Park.
Upon further investigation a suspect vehicle was sighted in the vicinity.
Police investigations into the incident resulted in a 28-year-old Branyan man being charged with setting fire to vegetation. He will appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on January 18.
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.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.
