An 85-year-old man has died after he was severely burned in a unit fire in Kingscliff, NSW
The 85-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition after his Kingscliff demountable home ignited on Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to reports of an explosion at a Noble Lakeside Park unit, finding it alight upon their arrival.
He was taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital with severe burns, but later died from his injuries.
A report is set to be prepared for the coroner.
An 83-year-old woman, reportedly the man's wife, was also hurt in the blaze, but was last reported to be in a stable condition at Tweed Valley Hospital.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Police are investigating whether the fire was caused by a faulty or leaking gas system.
Photos from the scene show the scale of the blast, with debris strewn across the street.
Firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading to adjoining homes.
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