Man in his 60s flown to Mackay Hospital after a burn incident at Midge Point

A helicopter was called to transport a man in his 60s significantly burnt at Midge Point, with an accelerant playing a role in the fire.

A man in his 60s suffered significant burns in the incident. Picture: Contributed

A man who suffered significant burns, including to his face, was airlifted via helicopter, following an incident in a North Queensland coastal town.

Emergency services were called to Midge Point at around 1.30pm to reports of a man burnt.

The man in his 60s suffered facial burns, which a Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said appeared to be caused by a fire involving an accelerant.

CQ Rescue’s medical team was able to stabilise the man before flying him to Mackay to receive further treatment around 3pm.

Originally published as Man in his 60s flown to Mackay Hospital after a burn incident at Midge Point