A man has been charged over a grass fire that was lit in Telarah on Thursday.
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Police allege a 40-year-old man poured accelerant on a vacant block of land on Elizabeth Street and ignited it about 9.20pm.
The fire quickly spread towards nearby rail lines, before neighbours and a passing motorist managed to extinguish most of the blaze.
About 10 minutes later, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District and NSW Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene and spoke with the 40-year-old.
He was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with intentionally cause fire and be reckless as to its spread.
He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Friday.