Suspicious fires, Redbank

Police investigating bushfires in the Goodna area have arrested three boys.
Around 3pm, on November 26, a large bush fire occurred in the vicinity of Kruger Parade, Redbank.
The fire burnt through a significant parcel of bushland and allegedly threatened homes along Henderson Street and a nearby retirement village on Kruger Parade.
At the time of the fire, several youths were located nearby
An investigation was commenced by local police at Goodna to identify the cause of the fire and any suspects.
At approximately 7pm on the same date, a further suspicious fire was lit in bushland near to Eric and Albert St, Goodna.
The fire had the potential to cause significant damage to nearby homes, however the fire was effectively contained by local fire crews.
Investigations subsequently led to the identification of three male youths.
Ipswich Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU) have subsequently charged a 15-year-old boy with setting fire to crops and endangering property by fire.
He will

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