October 7th 2024.
Tragedy struck a Brisbane community when a devastating fire ripped through a home on the Bayside, claiming the life of an eight-year-old girl and leaving her babysitter, a woman in her 30s, unaccounted for. The heartbroken relatives of the young girl, Raven, shared with 9News how much she was loved and how special she was. They described her as a lover of shopping and socializing, with a nickname of "Turtle" due to her pretty appearance and uplifting personality.
The young girl's mother and stepfather were reportedly out of town at the time of the fire, leaving Raven in the care of her babysitter. Emergency services arrived at the scene in Thorneside to find the townhouse engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing from the multi-storey property. Brave neighbors rushed to help, using whatever they could to try and battle the fire.
One neighbor, Zac Benjiman, shared how he immediately went into action, thinking of his own children and wanting to help save the young girl. The intense heat of the fire prevented first responders and neighbors from entering the premises, making it a difficult and heartbreaking situation for all involved.
Chief Inspector Karl Hahne of the Queensland Police Service expressed his sympathy for the affected families and praised the efforts of those who tried to assist in the emergency. He also noted that the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire may take days, as the intensity of the flames has made it unsafe for investigators to enter the premises.
Authorities have not yet determined if the fire was a tragic accident or if it is being treated as suspicious. One man was also taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of the young girl, while also hoping for answers and closure in the investigation.
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