A man has died following a unit fire in Kingscliff earlier this week.

About 7.30am on Monday, 7 July 2025, emergency services were called to Monarch Drive, Kingscliff and found a single-level retirement unit well-alight.

An 85-year-old man who sustained severe burns and was taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition has since died from his injuries.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

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