Police are investigating a number of suspicious grass fires between Giru and Alligator Creek on Tuesday, 9 September.

Initial investigations indicate between 1.45pm and 3pm, an unknown suspect was travelling along the Bruce Highway, north of Giru and intentionally started four fires.

The fires were located:

  • Southern side of the Haughton River Bridge, Bruce Highway, Giru
  • 5 km north of the Bruce Highway and Cromarty Siding Road intersection, Cromarty
  • Intersection of the Bruce Highway and Cape Cleveland Road, Mount Elliot
  • Intersection of Tindall Court and Bruce Highway, Alligator Creek

Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information or dashcam vision to contact police.  

Quote this reference number: QI2501636213

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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