Bracewell brothers Jason and Brett Austin killed in house fire

Two brothers, who died in a horror house fire, have been identified amid an outpouring of grief and support for a family dealing with an unthinkable tragedy. UPDATES.

Two men are believed to have died in the fire west of Gladstone. FILE PHOTO

Two men, whose bodies were found in a destroyed Queensland home, have been identified as beloved brothers.

Brett Anthony “Rowdy” Austin, 42 and Jason Bevan Austin, 47, were killed when a ferocious fire tore through their home on Boneham Rd, Bracewell on Sunday, November 3.

By the time firefighters arrived the blaze was burning out of control and the roof had collapsed and both men were reported missing.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, police confirmed the family’s worst fears that two bodies had been found at the scene.

In notices posted by Gladstone Valley Funerals, which will hold a joint service this Friday, said the brothers were each a much-loved son of Bevan and Rhonda (both dec’d), adored brother and brother-in-law of Geoffrey and Cindy and Mark and Crystal and dearly loved uncle of Alex, Jazara, Arabella, Ainsley and Piper as well as a “great mate to many”.

As word spread, dozens took to social media to offer their condolences to the family mourning an unthinkable tragedy.

AJ Josefski said his partner Bel Josefski (nee Austin) had lost two cousins.

“Still can’t believe you are both gone you are both loved by so many,” he wrote.

Jason Bevan Austin, 47, died in a horror house fire at Bracewell along with his brother.

“RIP boys we all miss you Brett and Jason. Hard to say goodbye to both of Bel’s cousins”.

Damien Albrecht replied, “condolences to you Bel and the whole family mate – Our thoughts are with you guys in this terrible time”.

Jenny Grother wrote that she had taught “both of these lads for many years (and) was very fond of them”.

Kerry Waldon commented that “there be a tear in every eye (of every) woman or man that knew these young men RIP” while Tracey Tappenden wrote “this breaks my heart! We are all thinking of you all”.

Brett Anthony “Rowdy” Austin, 42 also tragically died in the blaze.

Shelby Callinan said, “So sorry for your loss … so devastating”.

Under Brett’s notice Mary Estelle Richardson said, “RIP mate you were a wonderful person” and Awhina Williams wrote “that’s so sad, he was a customer of mine. Sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends”.

In comments under Jason’s notice Travis Maroske wrote “Condolences, truly sad. My dad spoke so kindly of you and your brother” and Sandra Campbell said “RIP Jason. So very sad. Condolences to all the families”.

The service for the brothers will be held at the Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands Chapel, Pioneer Drive, Boyne Island on Friday, November 15 at 10am.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

Police are appealing to anyone with information or vision that might help them with their investigation to contact Policelink on www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or 131 444, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.