Buderim housefire death: Young woman dies after suffering serious burns in unit blaze on Sunshine Coast
The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
A woman has died after suffering serious burns in a house fire in Queensland.
Emergency services rushed to the unit on Kings Street in Buderim, near the Sunshine Coast, about 7.30pm on Sunday to find a property engulfed in flames.
Queensland Police said a 21-year-old Kallangur woman, who was inside the complex at the time, was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious burns.
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People in neighbouring houses were evacuated from the area as firefighters battled the blaze.
Officers have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
Anyone with information that could assist police with their ongoing investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information can also be provided to police online using this link.
