Three people have been found dead after a house fire in the central Queensland city of Gladstone.

Emergency services were called to Whiting Street in Toolooa just before 6am AEST this morning.

When firefighters arrived, the two-storey house was engulfed in flames.

The house ended up partially collapsing, which hampered search efforts.

The blaze was brought under control by 7.20am, with the damage to the house hampering search efforts.

A crime scene has been established, and the Queensland Fire Department has told 9news.com.au they have investigators on the scene.

More to come.

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