A bridge on Australia’s Fernleigh Track was damaged by arson, closing the path and prompting a detour.

A bridge on the Fernleigh Track in Lake Macquarie, Australia, has been closed after vandals set fire to its western side, destroying part of the wooden pedestrian and cycling structure. The fire did not spread to nearby bushland, but the Lake Macquarie City Council has implemented a gravel detour while a structural assessment is underway. This follows recent vandalism incidents, including the theft of sandstone blocks and $100,000 in damage at a sports center. The track’s Redhead to Whitebridge section had only reopened December 12 after a bushfire closure. Authorities are urging tips from the public.