A crime scene has been declared at a Browns Plain tobacconist following a “suspicious” overnight blaze that seriously injured two men.
Police claim emergency services were called to the Forestglen Crescent business at around 12.15am to reports the building was engulfed in fire.
“On attendance two men were fleeing the rear of the premises suffering severe burns,” police said in a statement.
“The men have told police that unknown males have entered the premises and poured a substance inside before setting it on fire.”
The injured men, aged 47 and 54, were taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Paramedics this morning said both men suffered “significant potentially life-threatening burns” to their legs.
A crime scene has been declared and police investigations have begun, police said.
“Police are appealing for any information about the incident or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or have dashcam in the area around the time of the fire to come forward.
“If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.”
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
