One dead, four fighting for their lives after house fire

One person has died and four people have suffered life-threatening injuries after a house was gutted by fire in northern Brisbane this morning.

Fire crews were called to Darcy Way at Lawnton just after 5.30am local time where they found the home engulfed in flames.

The fire was so ferocious the house had already collapsed, hindering initial firefighting efforts.

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First responders found four people on the front lawn of the house, having managed to escape, with all suffering from serious injuries.

They were treated by 18 paramedics on the scene and have since been taken to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Their injuries are believed to be life-threatening, including serious burns.

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After authorities conducted a search inside the house, they found one person had been unable to escape and had died.

The person has not been identified.

Police confirmed a crime scene has been declared and an investigation has begun to look into the cause of the fire.

Authorities have closed off the road in both directions as they continue to contain the blaze and to begin their investigations.

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