WICKHAM HOUSE FIRE

Multiple dwellings were destroyed in a Wickham house fire. Photo: Facebook.

In the Pilbara, Police have charged a man with criminal damage after a house fire on Herbert Way in Wickham on Saturday.

People in the neighboring unit escaped unhurt after passers-by woke them up and told them of the fire, according to Police.

Roebourne Senior Sergeant Dale Harmer said the blaze destroyed multiple dwellings with an anticipated damage value of $700 000.

He said the Police Arson Squad was deployed to Roebourne on Saturday as part of their investigations.

Investigations continue.

Tangiora Hinaki