Police are investigating following a fatal fire in a Newtown unit this morning.
At about 3.30am police and emergency crews were called to a Gordon Avenue address, responding to the fire.
An 80-year-old woman was later found deceased.
A 72-year-old man escaped and was transported to Toowoomba Hospital for medical assessment.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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