Man dies in fire

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are investigating a fire at Booker Bay on Sunday, November 4, in which a man died.

Shortly before 3:30am, Fire and Rescue NSW, police and paramedics were called to a fire in a home unit above a garage in Booker Bay Rd.

Five people were evacuated from the unit.

However, one man was missing and a body was found a short time after the fire was extinguished.

A woman was taken to hospital suffering burns to her hands and legs, while the remaining residents were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Specialist investigators examined the scene once it was deemed safe.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 4 Nov 2012

NSW Police Media