Man arrested after attempting to start fires at Kadina

A man has been arrested after he tried to start fires at service stations in Kadina.

At about 3.35 pm on Wednesday, police were called to a service station near the Copper Coast Highway after reports that a man had tried to pour petrol into rubbish bins and start a fire.

Police also received reports from two other stations nearby where the man is alleged to have attempted to do the same.

The 25-year-old local man was charged with three counts of acts to endanger life. He was refused bail and will appear in court today.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incidents yesterday is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au