Fatal unit fire in Waterford West, QLD

Police are at the scene of a fatal unit fire that occurred in Waterford West this morning. , Queensland Police say>

Emergency services were called to Allora Street around 7.50am following reports of a fire, and when police arrived, the unit was engulfed by flames.

The unit was destroyed, and an adjoining unit sustained structural damage.

A crime scene has been declared, with Scenes of Crime officers and fire investigators currently at the scene. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

A body was located inside the unit, which is believed to be that of a 65-year-old man.

There is no further information available at this stage.

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