Emergency crews responding to fatal fire, New Beith

Police are investigating a fatal house fire at New Beith in the early hours of this morning.

A 30-year-old woman and three children aged 5, 3 and 2 escaped the residence without injuries but have been taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for observation.

A 33-year-old man, also from the residence, has sustained critical burns and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.

A 31-year-old woman, known to the occupants but does not live at residence, has been located deceased inside the premises.

Preliminary investigations by police suggest the fire is suspicious.

A crime scene has been declared and investigations into this matter are now underway.

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