Tragic news has emerged of the deaths of Jane Strong, a young mother, and her 22-year-old friend. The pair were sleeping in a caravan when it caught fire, resulting in their untimely passing.
At approximately 4:30 am on Saturday, emergency crews were dispatched to a rural property located on Galvin Road in Upper Brookfield, situated in the western region of Brisbane. Upon arrival, responders discovered that a caravan was completely consumed by fire.
In a tragic incident, the charred remains of Jane Strong, a 26-year-old resident of Rosedale located north of Bundaberg, and a 22-year-old male from Lowmead were discovered.
According to reports, Ms. Strong’s partner, Carl Weiss, sustained burns to his hands, neck, and shoulders. He was subsequently transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he is said to be in stable condition.
According to Brisbane region duty officer Inspector Karl Hahne, Mr. Weiss’ burns indicate that he may have attempted to either escape or enter the caravan to assist those inside.
According to the source, the burns appear to be indicative of attempts to flee the fire or possibly signal for help. According to 9News, Inspector Hahne made a statement. According to reports, the baby girl of the couple, who was born last year, was found sleeping in a nearby residence on the property at the time of the fire.
Alive and unharmed, she was found. According to reports, Ms. Strong and Mr. Weiss were lodging on the premises in preparation for the Brookfield Show.
According to Inspector Hahne, there are several other individuals residing on the premises, which consists of a collection of buildings such as sheds and shipping containers. According to a statement made by an individual, there were multiple individuals staying at the location overnight. The reason for concern was that two of these individuals could not be located.
According to the authorities, some individuals have witnessed the fire and are understandably distressed. However, officials are diligently interviewing these individuals to gather their accounts and piece together the events that transpired in the early hours of the morning.
According to the individual, the fire originated within the caravan, which was situated beneath a semi-permanent structure featuring a tin roof. A caravan and a nearby shed were reduced to rubble by flames, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to a house just meters away.
According to acting superintendent Tim Bachmann of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, emergency crews were met with a caravan engulfed in flames from all angles upon arriving at the scene.
According to Mr. Burchmann, it is currently unclear whether the caravan in question was equipped with a smoke detector. However, he noted that such a device is not mandatory for caravans. According to the speaker, the destructive fire is expected to have a significant impact on the close-knit community.
He urged residents to rely on one another for assistance during this difficult time. According to The Courier-Mail, Mr. Burchmann stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident are going to have a significant impact on the community, and that it is a very tragic situation.
According to a statement made by an individual within the community, it is encouraged that all members take care of one another, offer support, and be present for each other.
The property has been declared a crime scene by the police and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.A