30 Apr 2025

Two charged with arson over Frankton workshop fire

1:37 pm on 30 April 2025
A fire in the Hamilton suburb of Frankton.

At the fire's peak, 12 fire trucks and 35 firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze. Photo: Supplied / Heidi Shoston

Two people have been arrested after a fire at a workshop on Ellis Street in Frankton on 10 March.

Detective Sergeant Matt Lee said a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman have been arrested.

The pair are due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on 6 May, charged with arson.

"We would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in our investigation."