A devastating blaze in Cairns, Queensland, has resulted in the death of a 51-year-old Manoora man on December 29, officials reported. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) confirmed the fire occurred in a residential unit on Mahogany Street and have determined the incident to be non-suspicious following preliminary investigations. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10:40 AM following reports of a significant fire. The victim, who sustained critical burns, was immediately transported to Cairns Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later. The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed pending family notification. The QPS continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. They urge anyone with information to come forward and provide details either through Policelink or anonymously via Crime Stoppers. This tragic event has shaken the local community, prompting renewed attention to fire safety measures in residential areas. For emergencies, the public is reminded to dial 000, and for non-urgent police reports, Policelink can be contacted at 131 444. To report any crime information anonymously, individuals can call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit information online. Post navigation Ashgrove Tragic Bicycle Mishap