Investigation into fire at Southport home

A man is in custody after a fire at a property in Southport.

Police were initially called to a disturbance at the home on Walton St at around 5.20pm on Sunday.

Officers noticed a fire at the residence before crews from the Queensland Fire Department were called for assistance.

It’s understood the blaze had been extinguished before firefighters arrived.

One man was taken under guard to Pindara Private Hospital for further assessment.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.