Alleged arsonist arrested as NSW homes put at risk
A NSW man has been arrested and charged with deliberately lighting a bushfire, which caused the evacuation of homes and businesses on Tuesday.
Multiple water bombing planes were called in to battle the fire in Kurri Kurri, in the state’s Hunter Valley region, which burned close to where a suspicious blaze broke out last Thursday.
Luckily no one was injured in the out-of-control fire which took hold as conditions climbed to 40C.
The flames closed in on the local cemetery. Source: 7 News
The fire came within metres of homes in Kurri Kurri. Source: 7 News
Authorities feared Tuesday’s fire was deliberately lit and on Tuesday afternoon, arrested a 26-year-old man.
That man has since been charged with intentionally causing fire and being reckless as to its spread.
Water bombers were called in to save homes. Source: 7 News
He has been held in custody to face Maitland Local Court on Wednesday.
Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW crews remain at the scene.
Firefighters managed to save homes in the area for a second time in less than a week. Source: 7 News
