Suspicious fire, Burleigh Heads

Police are investigating a suspicious building fire at a Burleigh Heads industrial estate this morning, Queensland Police say.

Around 7.45am, police were advised of smoke issuing from a shed at Rothcote Court.

Emergency services attended and extinguished the fire.

The structure sustained significant smoke damage and minor flame damage.

Once the area was deemed safe, a crime scene was established and detectives accessed the building.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a hydroponic cannabis laboratory was operating in the roof of the rented shed.

Investigations are ongoing.

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