‘Unimaginable’: Heartbreak as two girls, 13 and 2, die after in Townsville house fire
There has been a tragic update on two sisters, aged 2 and 13, who were pulled from a house fire and rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Two young girls have died in hospital after being pulled from a house fire in Townsville.
The blaze tore through a home on Gum Court, Bushland Beach at about 5.40am on Sunday.
Two boys, aged 15 and 17, were able to escape the flames, but two younger girls were stuck inside with severe breathing issues and had to be freed by firefighters.
Evie, 13, died from her injuries. Picture: Supplied.
Hallie, 2, also died after being pulled from the fire. Picture: Supplied.
Sisters Evie, 13, and Hallie, two, were rushed to Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition.
Both girls died in hospital on Thursday, police confirmed.
“Investigations into the circumstances of the fire are ongoing; it continues to be treated as non-suspicious,” a police statement read.
The fire is being treated as non-suspicious. Picture: Holly Fishlock
A GoFundMe has been launched by a family friend to support the children’s mother, Karah, who works as a nurse.
“In a matter of moments, the fire destroyed her home and displaced her entire family,’ the fundraiser read.
“While Karah has spent her career caring for others, she is now facing the unimaginable — fighting for her children’s lives while having lost the place they once called home.”
In a statement, the family said they were facing “overwhelming challenges all once”.
“We want to sincerely thank the community, hospital staff, emergency services and everyone who has reached out with messages of support during this difficult time,” they said.
