Brisbane man dies in hospital after being dragged from Hawthorne house fire

A 66-year-old man has died after fire ripped through his Brisbane home over the weekend.

Aug 21, 2023, updated May 22, 2025
Police say the fire is not currently being treated as suspicious.(ABC News: Lucas Hill)
Police say the fire is not currently being treated as suspicious.(ABC News: Lucas Hill)

Flames took hold of the property on Forbes Street in Hawthorne around 8pm on Saturday.

When emergency services arrived, the blaze had fully engulfed the home and was impacting neighbouring properties, Queensland Ambulance Service said in a statement.

The man suffered serious burns to his head, chest, arms, back and legs and was transported in a serious condition to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

He died from his injuries on Sunday night.

Two other men, believed to be in their 30s, were transported to hospital in stable conditions and treated for smoke inhalation.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the fire to come forward.

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