One dead after inferno engulfs home
A man is dead and another has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a fire engulfed a unit complex.
The fire broke out at a unit at the rear of a small apartment complex in Amelia St, Albion in Brisbane about 4pm on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the apartment block to find one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries.
A crime scene has now been declared.
Speaking to media, Inspector Steve Crabbe said the man was found dead in the living area of the property, which was alight.
“Tragically a man’s body has been located within the actual unit, crime scene has been declared and investigation are ongoing,” Insp Crabbe said.
Queensland Ambulance Service said a woman in her 30s has been taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition with facial, hand and airway burns.
It is understood the woman was pulled from the house with significant burns.
The fire was battled by crews for 30 minutes before it was under control shortly before 5pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Superintendent Graeme Hall told media it was a “very intense fire” and completely gutted the living area of the unit.
“On arrival there was a person sitting on the footpath that was attended to with burns. They attacked the fire and was out at 4.58pm,” he said.
The street and property has been cornered off by police tape as police establish a crime scene.
Fire crews have warned residents in the area to stay inside and close windows and doors to avoid inhaling the smoke.
