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Body found inside Queensland home after overnight house fire

A body was found inside a burnt Bellbird Park home Friday morning after emergency services responded to a fire Thursday evening.

Emergency services were called around 5pm Thursday to a house fire on Verran Street in Bellbird Park, Queensland. The fire was put out.

Police then declared the scene a crime scene. When police searched the burnt property Friday morning, they found a body inside.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. So is the formal identification of the deceased.

Police are asking anyone with information or footage to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Around 5pm Thursday
Time reported
Verran Street, Bellbird Park, Queensland
Location
Policelink or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
Contact

Why it mattersWhen a house fire results in a death and a crime scene declaration, it signals investigation into whether the fire was deliberately set.

AustraliaThe fire and death occurred in Bellbird Park, Queensland. Local residents and emergency services in the region are affected.

Corroborated bythenightly.com.au

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