Body found after house fire in Brisbane’s north

A body has been found in a house in Brisbane’s north after a serious fire caused the roof to collapse on Friday.

Firefighters were called to the single-story brick home on Hervey Street in North Lakes about 10.30am, a Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said.

Superintendent Craig White said a search of the residence found there were no other people in the house.

He said only an elderly lady lived at the house.

“There is only one person living at that home, we are yet to identify that person,” he said.

“Next of kin have been notified but at this stage we’re yet to identify the body … next of kin have been notified about the house, and the significant damage caused by fire.

“The matter is being investigated and a…