Man charged with setting truck alight in Dudley Park

The truck was completely destroyed. PIC: WA Police

The Arson Squad have charged a 55-year-old man over a truck fire in Dudley Park.

The man allegedly set fire to large bale of recycled tyres that were secured to the flatbed of the truck parked on Boundary Road around 1.50am on Monday, September 15.

The blaze destroyed the truck and the tyres leaving a damage bill of $72,000.

It also damaged a nearby home and power lines causing a power outage.

The Coodanup man has been charged with criminal damage by fire and is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today.

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