A tragic incident occurred in Toowoomba, Australia, where a house fire claimed the lives of three children. The devastating event unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, May 7, when emergency services responded to a home on Merritt Street engulfed in flames. Nine-year-old Ellouisa Patricia Brighton’s son was found deceased at the scene, while her two daughters succumbed to their injuries at Queensland Children’s Hospital. The 36-year-old mother, who remains in critical condition, has been charged with three counts of murder, attempted murder, and arson by the Queensland Police Service. Authorities confirmed that two men and an 11-year-old boy managed to escape the fire with varying degrees of injuries. Investigations are ongoing, with efforts to gather information from interstate child safety authorities. The family had no prior incidents reported to police or child protection services, sparking questions about potential warning signs. The case is currently before the Brisbane Magistrates Court, with proceedings set to continue on Friday, May 16.
