Suspicious house fire at Acacia Ridge, QLD

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred at Acacia Ridge this afternoon, Queensland Police say.

Initial investigations indicate at about 4.51pm at a residence on Hemsworth Street, a male person was observed to exit a white Mitsubishi Magna sedan and throw two objects at the house shattering a glass door.

The house subsequently caught on fire destroying a lower level bedroom and smoke damage to the upper level of the house.

A 48-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and a nearby vehicle was damaged as a result of the incident.

Police are appealing to any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have information that may assist to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

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