Child Dies, Three Hospitalized After House Fire in Toowoomba

A tragic house fire in Harristown, Toowoomba, claimed the life of a child while six others, including two adults and four children, managed to escape but suffered serious injuries, with several in critical condition. Emergency services responded around 12:30 am to find the Merritt Street home fully engulfed in flames. Despite firefighters' efforts, they discovered the missing child's body near the front door after the blaze was brought under control. The injured were transported to Toowoomba Hospital, with a woman and two children in life-threatening condition and the other survivors in stable or serious condition. Fire crews described facing challenging conditions due to intense flames and smoke upon arrival. Authorities have established a crime scene and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.