Sydney: A devastating fire engulfed a house in Queensland, Australia, claiming the lives of six individuals. The grim discovery was made by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services after they successfully extinguished the flames on a Sunday afternoon. According to a statement from the Queensland Police, the bodies were found at the scene during an initial examination.
Among the missing residents were a 34-year-old man and five boys, as reported by Xinhua news agency, citing the police. The identities of the deceased will be confirmed through a post-mortem and scientific examination.
Thankfully, two individuals managed to escape the blaze. A 28-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman were rushed to the hospital and are currently in stable condition.
The fire not only destroyed the home but also spread to three neighboring properties, causing additional damage. As the investigation continues, authorities are diligently working to determine the cause of this tragic fire.