Police launch investigation over death of elderly man in unit fire
Police are investigating a fatal fire overnight at a south-east Queensland aged care facility.
Events began when emergency services were called to the housing complex at Morayfield Road, Burpengary, in Moreton Bay at 9pm yesterday to reports of a fire in a unit.
Firefighters fought the blaze while neighbouring properties were evacuated.
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Police are investigating a fatal fire at a Brisbane aged care facility overnight. Nine
The body, believed to be an 83-year-old man, was found during an examination of the fire scene. Nine
When the fire was extinguished, an examination of the scene found the body, believed to be an 83-year-old male resident, who remains unaccounted for.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations into the cause of the fire and formal identification of the deceased are ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to anyone with information or relevant footage to visit Policelink or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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