By Chris Thomson | posted on February 22, 2018
A YACHT gutted by a fire that killed a man and his dog at Little Grove last week has been moved to Emu Point for in-depth Arson Squad investigation, but police do not think the blaze was suspiciously lit – at this stage.
Great Southern Police Superintendent Dom Wood said the yacht Freelander had been taken to Emu Point and lifted from the water to be secured so Arson Squad could do a thorough investigation.
Earlier, police spokeswoman Susan Usher said the yacht had burst into flames about 8pm on February 15 at Princess Royal Sailing Club.
She said that after fire fighters extinguished the blaze, the yacht’s owner, a man in his 70s, was located on board.
Ms Usher said the cause of the fire was undetermined and police would prepare a report for the Coroner.
Arson Squad attended the yacht club on February 16 to undertake a preliminary investigation.
Inspector Wood said the man’s pet dog also perished in the fire.
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