Three kids critical after fire

Police experts will investigate the cause of a fire in Melbourne that severely injured three children.

September 8th 2024.

Three kids critical after fire
Today, three young children are fighting for their lives after being rescued from a house fire in Melbourne. It's a devastating situation that has left the community in shock. The incident took place overnight, prompting thirty firefighters to rush to the scene.

The single-storey home in Sydenham, located in the city's north-west, was completely engulfed in flames when the firefighters arrived at around 9:30am. With determination and bravery, the firefighters wearing breathing apparatuses entered the burning house to extinguish the fire and search for any occupants.

Fortunately, they were able to rescue three children, all believed to be under the age of five. The children were treated at the scene by paramedics and then rushed to the hospital in a serious condition. The blaze was finally brought under control at 11pm, but the firefighters remained at the scene for several hours to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished.

In the aftermath of this tragic incident, the police have released a statement revealing that their arson and explosives squad detectives are currently investigating the cause of the fire. It's being treated as suspicious, and the area has been cordoned off as a crime scene. Detectives and an arson chemist will be arriving shortly to gather evidence and piece together what happened.

Thankfully, no one else was injured in the fire. However, authorities are working to determine if anyone else was present in the home at the time of the fire or if there were any witnesses who may have information about the incident.

Neighbours of the family have expressed their shock and sadness upon hearing the news. They revealed that the family had only moved into the house a few weeks ago. It's a heartbreaking situation that has left everyone in the community deeply concerned.

If you have any information regarding this incident or may have witnessed something, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Every piece of information is crucial in helping the authorities solve this case and bring justice to those affected by this tragedy.

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