A 33 year-old Narre Warren man has been arrested following a car fire in Cranbourne South this morning.
Seven firefighters from Cranbourne and Devon Meadows were called to the incident on Fiona Drive, about 11.15am, where the car was found alight in a culvert.
Senior Station Officer Ian Glass said the fire was contained within three minutes.
He said he walked about 100 metres down the road where the man, allegedly involved in the car fire, was being held by two civilians.
“We were first on scene, extinguished the fire and found out that two civilians had caught the gentleman that had de-camped. They held him there until police got there.
“According to eye witnesses, he got out of the car and was hitting the car then it went up in flames.
“The two civilians did an awesome job,” he said.
Detective Senior Constable Ruben McAlister said the Narre Warren man was arrested at the scene and faced driving and arson charges.
“He’ll be processed and probably remanded later this evening.”
Police allege the man deliberately set the car on fire.
Detective Sen Const said it was unknown at this stage the full circumstances of how the car was lit on fire, adding “we’re still piecing it all together”.
“He’s been apprehended by some locals. It’s only early days. He’ll be hours with us.”
He said no-one suffered any injuries.
Casey Crime Investigation Unit are investigating.
