Thorneside fire: Queensland Police find second body in fatal townhouse blaze that killed child
Police have found a second body following a fatal house fire in Brisbane’s east, believed to be the babysitter of an eight-year-old girl who also died in the blaze.
Firefighters and emergency services were called to the Bayside Court property in Thorneside on Sunday morning.
A Queensland Police spokesperson said flames had engulfed the house by the time emergency services arrived.
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On Monday afternoon, the spokesperson confirmed a 31-year-old woman’s body had also been found.
It’s understood the woman was the child’s babysitter.
A post-mortem and scientific examination will take place to fully confirm the identities of the two people who died.
The spokesperson said investigators were still trying to piece together how the fire started.
“Police appeal to anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward,” the spokesperson said.
Information about the fire can be reported via Policelink’s suspicious activity form or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
