Overview
- A fire that began on Weaber Street on Saturday spread to two neighbouring houses and destroyed three properties while no one was physically injured.
- Queensland Police allege a 36-year-old man used an accelerant to set the Beaumonts' house alight before fleeing and the man was located overnight by officers and the dog squad.
- The suspect has been charged with arson (domestic violence) and is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on Monday, June 1.
- Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and police established a public safety exclusion zone and deployed multiple fire crews to contain the blaze before the emergency declaration was revoked.
- The family are now temporarily homeless and fear loss of treasured memorial items including Angus Beaumont's ashes while a community GoFundMe has raised almost $13,000 as investigators continue inquiries into the attack.