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A crime scene has been established following a fatal house fire at Lowood

Police say a house fire that killed a man in Lowood on Friday night appears non-suspicious. They are working with the man’s partner as they continue their investigations.

Aftermath of house fire at Lowood

Police are continuing to investigate a fatal house fire in Lowood overnight as they work with a woman, believed to be the man's partner, to determine the circumstances of the blaze.

Queensland Police have today confirmed initial information suggests the blaze is non-suspicious.

The house was completely destroyed in the fire. Picture: Annette Dew
The house was completely destroyed in the fire. Picture: Annette Dew

The property, located inside a gated complex on Walnut Circuit, became engulfed in flames about 4pm on Friday.

A man's body was reportedly located inside the single-storey home, while a woman managed to escape unharmed.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said four crews attended the scene in full breathing apparatus.

Investigators at the scene of a fatal house fire in Lowood. Picture: Annette Dew
Investigators at the scene of a fatal house fire in Lowood. Picture: Annette Dew

Detectives have spoken with a woman, who is believed to have lived at the home with the man, who was located deceased inside the home on Friday afternoon.

"Emergency services were called to the fire on Walnut Crescent just before 4pm, where a deceased male was located inside," a police statement said.

"Police have spoken to a female witness.

"While investigation are continuing, initial information indicates the death is non-suspicious."

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Originally published as A crime scene has been established following a fatal house fire at Lowood

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