Specialist detectives from Strike Force Vulcan, with the assistance of Collie Police, have charged three people following an operation into fires in the Collie area.
In September 2026, Strike Force Vulcan - Arson Squad commenced an operation targeting bushfire arson in the town of Collie.
Since August 2026, approximately 50 bushfires have been reported in and around the Collie town site.
Bushfires can have a significant impact on the community and place considerable demand on emergency services. Community members can play an important role in helping to keep their neighbourhoods safe.
Strike Force Vulcan officers implemented early intervention strategies to reduce bushfires in the Collie area. As the summer bushfire season approaches, officers will continue to investigate and monitor bushfires across the South West region.
A 34-year-old Collie man was charged with:
• 4 x Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage
• 4 x Place a Combustible Thing in a Position with Intent to Cause a Fire
A 40-year-old Collie man was charged with:
• 2 x Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage
A 29-year-old Collie woman was charged with:
• 1 x Place a Combustible Thing in a Position with Intent to Cause a Fire
• 1 x Criminal Damage by Fire
They are all due to appear before the Collie Magistrates Court on 2 December 2026.
Police will investigate deliberately lit bushfires, and every effort will be made to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Information from the community, particularly when provided in a timely manner, can be vital to investigators and assist police in identifying suspicious activity and those responsible for deliberately lit fires.
Anyone who sees suspicious behaviour, vehicles or people near a fire, or who has information that may assist an investigation, is encouraged to report it as soon as possible to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymously.
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
In September 2026, Strike Force Vulcan - Arson Squad commenced an operation targeting bushfire arson in the town of Collie.
Since August 2026, approximately 50 bushfires have been reported in and around the Collie town site.
Bushfires can have a significant impact on the community and place considerable demand on emergency services. Community members can play an important role in helping to keep their neighbourhoods safe.
Strike Force Vulcan officers implemented early intervention strategies to reduce bushfires in the Collie area. As the summer bushfire season approaches, officers will continue to investigate and monitor bushfires across the South West region.
A 34-year-old Collie man was charged with:
• 4 x Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage
• 4 x Place a Combustible Thing in a Position with Intent to Cause a Fire
A 40-year-old Collie man was charged with:
• 2 x Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage
A 29-year-old Collie woman was charged with:
• 1 x Place a Combustible Thing in a Position with Intent to Cause a Fire
• 1 x Criminal Damage by Fire
They are all due to appear before the Collie Magistrates Court on 2 December 2026.
Police will investigate deliberately lit bushfires, and every effort will be made to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Information from the community, particularly when provided in a timely manner, can be vital to investigators and assist police in identifying suspicious activity and those responsible for deliberately lit fires.
Anyone who sees suspicious behaviour, vehicles or people near a fire, or who has information that may assist an investigation, is encouraged to report it as soon as possible to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymously.
Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.
