A 51-year-old Manoora man has died following a unit fire in Cairns on 29 December.

Emergency services were called to Mahogany Street around 10.40am to reports of a significant unit fire.

The 51-year-old man sustained critical burns and was transported to Cairns Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Preliminary investigations by police suggest the fire is non-suspicious.

Investigations are continuing.

Read More