Man arrested at scene of Modbury fire

About 4am on Thursday 15 October, emergency services were called to a unit on Reservoir Road, after reports of a fire at a unit.

As police arrived at the scene, they observed a man acting aggressively and allegedly throwing items onto the fire before attempting to leave the area.

The 42-year-old Modbury man was stopped by police and arrested. He has been charged with hindering police and acts endangering life.

One other person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Fire cause investigators will attend the scene later this morning to determine the cause of the fire.

Investigations are continuing and police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any CCTV or dash cam that may assist with the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000 and quote 268849 – you can remain anonymous.