Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal house fire in Sugarloaf last night, August 21.
Emergency services were called to the Star Drive property just after 7pm to reports of a large blaze.
Upon arrival, a cabin was located fully engulfed.
Despite all efforts, a person who was in the property at the time, died at the scene.
Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution; however, no one else was physically injured.
The property will remain a crime scene as officers work to confirm the identity of the occupant.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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.
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