Unidentified body found in burnt-out home

A body has been found in the burnt-out shell of a house west of Brisbane, with police launching an investigation into the overnight fire.

Emergency services were called to the house on Verran Street, Bellbird Park about 5pm on Thursday.

The body, which is yet to be identified, was discovered during a walk-through on Friday morning.

More to come.

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