Elderly Qld man dies in house fire

Robyn Wuth |

The elderly man’s body was found in the rubble after firefighters brought the blaze under control.
The elderly man’s body was found in the rubble after firefighters brought the blaze under control.

An elderly man has died after fire destroyed a home north of Brisbane.

Emergency services were called to a fire at the Caboolture home about 6.15am on Friday, where the elderly man lived alone, police said. 

The body of the 80-year-old was found in the rubble after firefighters brought the blaze under control. 

Investigations into the cause of the fire continue, but police do not believe the blaze was suspicious. 

A report will be prepared for the coroner. 

AAP