A Riverland man has been arrested, following several bushfires over the weekend.
It’s alleged the man aged in his 40’s lit several fires Saturday night and early Sunday morning in the Bookpurnong area and on Katarapko Island.
Sunday afternoon, Police with the assistance of PolAir located a man in the river, who was subsequently arrested.
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The 48-year-old man from Bookpurnong is expected to be charged with cause bush fire.
Firefighters remain at the fire site today, with the CFS saying smoke will be visible for some distance.
Police say Investigations are ongoing and further charges are expected.
