Clumsy arsonist sets themself on fire in attack on Queensland tobacconist

A clumsy arsonist has accidentally group themself connected occurrence aft torching a tobacconist successful Queensland's south-east.

An worker and a customer were wrong nan business adjacent Finucane Road and Old Cleveland Road astatine Capalaba erstwhile nan occurrence collapsed retired astatine 9.30pm but managed to flight without injury.

Witnesses filmed a bluish Mazda speeding distant from nan segment pinch flames visible from nan beforehand seat.

When constabulary arrived, nan shopfront was still alight but it was soon extinguished.

The Mazda was later recovered connected occurrence adjacent Goodge Court successful Birkdale.

Nearby shop owners opportunity it's not nan first clip nan business has been targeted.

Police person declared a crime segment remains astatine nan Capalaba business.

The suspected arsonist remains connected nan run.

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