Browns Plains townhouse destroyed in overnight fire, two people feared dead

Queensland police have confirmed a man and a woman are feared dead, after a fire destroyed a townhouse in Browns Plains on Brisbane’s southside this morning.

Chief Superintendent Brian Swan said they have attempted to make contact with the pair and their families, and believe both 49-year-olds were inside the “extensively damaged” building.

He said police were investigating the relationship between the pair, as it appeared there was a domestic violence order issued by the Beenleigh Magistrates Court in recent weeks.

“I’m not able to provide details, but a temporary protection was…