Building fire at Elizabeth

Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to the Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth just after 10pm on Wednesday 12 March by reports of a fire in the community arts precinct.

A fire started outside the premises housing a community centre and had spread to the exterior of the building and caused extensive damage.

The fire was extinguished by MFS crews.

A 53-year-old man, whose trolley and belongings were destroyed by the fire, sustained minor burns trying to extinguish the flames.  The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics.

There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire.

A 29-year-old Davoren Park man was arrested nearby and charged with arson and property damage.  He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court later today, Thursday 13 March.

Northern District CIB detectives and crime scene investigators attended and examined the scene.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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