Residents evacuated after suspicious fire at Brooklyn Park

At 7.30pm on Thursday 22 October, police and fire crews were called to a housing complex on Marion Road, Brooklyn Park, following reports of a mattress on fire in a stairwell.

Residents from nearby units were evacuated while firefighters extinguished the blaze.

No injuries were reported.

The fire caused structural damage to the stairwell, however, no surrounding units were damaged.

Western District detectives and Crime Scene Investigators attended the scene and are investigating the incident.

Police believe the fire is suspicious and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.