A man has been charged over a suspicious fire in Corio.
Police allege a man was seeing lighting a rubbish pile outside a Sharland Road property on the evening of August 11.
The flames then spread to the house, which was extensively damaged.
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Three residents managed to get out safely.
Detectives arrested a 56-year-old man after executing a warrant on a Corio address.
He has since been charged with offences including arson, conduct endangering life and handling stolen goods.
The man has been bailed to face a Geelong court next Wednesday.
