Police Make Arrest - Port Kennedy House Fire

Arson Squad detectives have charged a man as a result of their investigation into a house fire in Port Kennedy on Monday, 31 August 2026.

It will be alleged the man deliberately set fire to a home on Endeavour Drive. A female occupant was conveyed to Fiona Stanley Hospital for treatment of burns sustained during the incident.

A 58-year-old Rockingham man has been charged with:

• 1 x Attempted Unlawfully to Kill

• 1 x Criminal Damage by Fire

He is due to appear before Rockingham Magistrates Court today, Friday 4 September 2026.

Arson Squad detectives thank the community for its ongoing support and assistance in providing timely information.

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