Police treating house fire as suspicious at Chermside, QLD

A 50-year-old woman is in a critical condition following a suspicious house fire at Chermside early this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to Bundal Street just after 4am where they found a house well alight.

Neighbours observed a person inside the house; however, they were unable to gain access to the house.

Firefighters gained entry, conducted a search and rescued the 50-year-old female resident.

First aid was rendered to the woman before she was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Investigators have established a crime scene as investigations into the circumstances of the fire continue.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious at the time is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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