Russell Island fire: Children of six people missing after fire rips through homes in Queensland
Russell Island fire: Children of six people missing after fire rips through homes in Queensland
- Fire destroys three homes on Russell Island
- Six people remain missing
- Firefighters working to extinguish fire
Firefighters are looking for six people, including children, after fires broke out in three homes in Queensland.
Fire and rescue services rushed to Todman Street on Russell Island, 60 km south-east of Brisbane, at 6:18 am Sunday after reports of houses on fire.
The huge fire sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky, completely destroying at least one house.
Fire and rescue services rushed to Todman Street on Russell Island, 60km southeast of Brisbane, at 6.18am on Sunday after reports of houses on fire
One house has been completely destroyed by the fire, another has been extinguished and a third is still burning
A second house has been extinguished and a third is still burning, with about 20 firefighters still on scene trying to bring the flames under control.
A spokesman for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said six people remain missing.
Paramedics have treated nine patients on the island, two of which are likely to be taken to hospital on the mainland in stable condition.
More to come.
Paramedics have treated nine people on the island, with two to three likely to be taken to hospital on the mainland. About six people, including children, are still missing