Suspicious fire at Sumner Park, QLD

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Sumner Park this morning, Queensland Police say.

At around 9.30am police observed a large amount of smoke coming from a house on Sumners Road.

Police attempted to extinguish the flames with a garden hose until emergency services attended.

The dwelling was unoccupied at the time and sustained significant internal damage.

A crime scene had been declared with scientific officers assisting officers from the Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch with their investigations.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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