A father and his 5 sons are dead after a fire burned through their home and neighbouring properties on Russell Island (off the coast between Brisbane and the Goldie) early yesterday morning. Authorities say the 34yo man – named by neighbours as Wayne Godinet – and his boys, aged between 3-11yo, were at home when the blaze broke out, and late yesterday it was confirmed that their bodies had been found. Reports say the 28yo mother, who fled the property to raise the alarm, escaped without serious injuries. Queensland Police Superintendent Mat Kelly said it was a “very confronting” scene, particularly for the local Rural Fire Service volunteers who knew the family. Authorities are investigating what started the fire, but reports say police do not believe it was suspicious.