Police have declared a crime scene at a business in Ashmore, after a fire began just before 4am this morning, October 11.
Initial investigations indicate a male person was seen near the business on Cotlew Street at the time of the fire, and investigators will spend the morning determining how the blaze was started.
No one was physically injured as a result of the fire.
A neighbouring business was also damaged.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man, or who may have relevant dash-camera footage from Cotlew Street at that time, to contact them.
Investigations are ongoing.
No further information nor footage is available at this time.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
