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Suspicious Queensland House Fire Claims One Life, Investigation Underway

Police have declared a crime scene at the Geham residence as they work to identify the victim and determine the cause of the fire.

  • A fatal house fire occurred early Tuesday at a home on Strack Road in Geham, Queensland, with emergency services responding around 2:50 a.m.
  • Fire crews contained the blaze approximately an hour after arriving but found the structure heavily damaged.
  • Authorities discovered a body inside the residence after the fire was extinguished, but the victim's identity remains unconfirmed.
  • Police have declared the fire suspicious and established a crime scene as investigations continue into its cause.
  • The Queensland Fire Department deployed at least six crews to the scene, with some remaining on-site to assist police investigations.
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