A 26-year-old Morley man allegedly caused yesterday’s blaze through Joondalup with a cigarette lighter.
WA Police alleged the man was camping near Grassbird Avenue when he used a cigarette lighter to clear an area for his tent.
The fire got out of control, consumed some 12 hectares of land and caused $200,000 worth of damage to houses.
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The Morley resident was charged with breach of duty and is set to appear in court next month.
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