Queensland house fire ignited after reported explosion

Debris has been strewn across the front yard of a home north of Brisbane after a reported explosion ignited a fire at the property. Emergency crews are trying to contain the blaze which began at Murrumba Downs at about 1 o'clock this afternoon. Residents from four surrounding suburbs have reported on social media feeling and hearing a large explosion. It is not yet known if anyone is injured. Police have declared an exclusion zone around the site and are asking people to avoid the area.