Person killed as fire engulfs cabin at Sugarloaf in the Whitsundays region
One person has been killed in Queensland as their cabin was engulfed by flames.
The cabin on Star Dr in Sugarloaf — in the Whitsunday region — caught fire about 7pm on Wednesday and was reported to authorities as a “large blaze”.
“Upon arrival, a cabin was located fully engulfed,” Queensland Police said.
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Residents of nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution, but no one else was physically injured.
“The property will remain a crime scene as officers work to confirm the identity of the occupant,” police said.
“Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.”
