A 51-year-old man has been charged by police after it was alleged he lit a number of fires in 5 suburbs throughout Perth.
Police allege the person intentionally lit 17 fires in Cockburn, Central Perth, Jandakot, Yangebup and Spearwood, together with two bushfires between December 10, 2022 and January 28, 2023.
The person has been charged with 17 counts of wilfully lighting a hearth to injure or harm and has been refused bail.
He is because of seem in courtroom at this time. If discovered responsible he may resist 20 years in jail.
Police are asking anybody with extra data to contact the authorities.