Arson Squad officers have charged a man as part of their ongoing investigation into a house fire that occurred in Midvale on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
About 2am, WA Police and Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) responded to reports of a fire at a residence on Wellaton Street.
It will be alleged the accused man was one of four individuals involved in the incident, during which Molotov cocktails were thrown through a bedroom window of the home, igniting furnishings inside.
A woman and three children were sleeping in the room at the time. One child sustained minor burns and received medical treatment.
A 41-year-old man from Middle Swan was charged with:
- Criminal Damage by Fire
- Unlawful Act or Omission with Intent to Harm (endangering life, health or safety of any person)
He is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on 9 June 2026.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators urge anyone with any information or vision relating to this fire, to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by phone on 1800 333 000.
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
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