'Helper' died after Qld unit explosion

A MAN who died after an explosion at a unit complex in south Brisbane had reportedly been helping residents evacuate.

The 52-year-old man died at the scene of the explosion in Beenleigh around 9.15pm (AEST) on Friday from a medical condition unrelated to the incident, reported to be a heart attack.

The unit's sole occupant, a 47-year-old man, remains in a critical condition at the Royal Brisbane Hospital with severe burns to most of his body.

It's believed the explosion was caused by gas bottle, but police are yet to determine if it was deliberately lit or an accident.

Police Inspector Geoff Palmer said the man who died had initially helped to evacuate residents from the complex before being overcome and suffering a heart attack, Fairfax Media reports.

A police spokeswoman said residents had been given emergency accommodation, as several units were damaged.

"The whole building rocked, I thought a plane had hit the unit," one resident told The Courier-Mail website.

It's not yet known when the displaced residents will be able to return to their homes.

A report for the coroner is being prepared.

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