Four bodies have been found after a house fire in central Queensland.
Firefighters were called to a property on Opal Street in Emerald about 6.48am (7.48am AEDT) to find it engulfed in flames.
A crime scene was declared after four bodies were found at the home.
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Four firetrucks attended the scene to contain the blaze.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli described the incident as a "real tragedy" while addressing the media.
"I just want to start by saying how incredibly sad it is to see the loss of four lives in that tragic house fire, and how much that will affect the local community," Crisafulli said.
"When you deal with smaller towns, there is no doubt that those connections will be felt and the loss will be felt so deeply.
"The connections of school and support, community groups, emergency services personnel… and the tragedy that it will ripple through that community."
Crisafulli also expressed sympathy for the families of the victims and the neighbours who witnessed the blaze.
"On behalf of the government, I express my deepest sympathies for what is an incredibly harrowing experience," he said.
More to come.
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