Burleigh Criminal Investigation Branch detectives are investigating a unit fire at a complex in Broadbeach today, 30 May.
Around 11am, police and emergency services were called to an address on Surf Parade following reports of smoke coming from a unit.
Upon arrival, the unit was fully engulfed, and the fire was extinguished a short time later.
During a search of the location a person was located.
CPR was immediately performed however the person was declared deceased a short time later.
No other injuries have been reported.
A crime scene was declared and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire are ongoing.
Anyone with vision or information relating to the incident is urged to contact police.
There is no further information available at this time.
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.
