Arrest over west coast bushfires

About 4.45am Tuesday 17 December police ad CFS were called to the Eyre Highway about 30km east of Yalata after reports of approximately five bushfires burning in scrubland.

Police attended and located a 38-year-old Yalata at the scene. He was arrested and has been charged for causing a bushfire and breach of bail. He is expected to be refused bail and appear in the Ceduna Magistrates Court.

This is a timely reminder to the public, if you see anyone acting suspiciously or lighting fires, to call police immediately on 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.

Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 - your details will remain anonymous.