Overview

• A suspected gas-related blast on July 7 destroyed a single-level unit at Noble Lakeside Park retirement community and prompted a major firefighting response.
• Four fire trucks and 14 firefighters contained the blaze and prevented flames from spreading to neighbouring homes.
• The 85-year-old man was critically burned, airlifted to Royal Brisbane Hospital and died from his injuries on July 9.
• An 83-year-old woman suffered burns to her face and body and is now in stable condition at Tweed Valley Hospital.
• Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Police are probing whether a leaking LPG system or faulty portable gas appliance triggered the explosion.