BRISBANE, Queensland, March 3 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Police are investigating two suspicious fires at North Mackay overnight, March 2.

Just before 11pm, emergency services were called to a car on fire in a carport on Palmer Street.

The car was destroyed and the carport damaged. No one was physically injured in the incident.

Just before 11.30pm, emergency services were called to a second fire on Palmer Street, at a unit complex.

The unit was unoccupied at the time and sustained significant fire damage.

Initial investigations indicate the fires are linked.

A 40-year-old man who was located nearby is currently assisting police with enquiries.

Investigations into the fires remain ongoing.

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