Mom is investigating allegedly suspected of hanging out with her kids in gasoline and putting them in Toowoomba House Fire
- Three children die in the fire
- Mother is in critical condition
- She is allegedly on fire
A mother is under investigation for suspected sleeping in gasoline and then putting them in the Queensland Horror House fire.
The six managed to escape the house on Merritt Street in Toowoomba, western Brisbane, when it rose in the flames around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Ellouisa Brighton Gibson, 36, is in critical condition, under the police station of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Gibson’s nine-year-old son died in the fire – his body was found extinguished – while her two four- and seven-year-old daughters were rescued but later died of injuries.
All three deceased children sleep in the same bedroom.
Gibson’s 34-year-old partner escaped minor injuries with two other children.
Police said they considered the fire suspicious.
Sources familiar with the investigation said gasoline was found at home. Australian.
Ellouisa Brighton Gibson (pictured) is under investigation as she allegedly fell asleep, they were in gasoline and placed them in the terrifying Queensland house fire
Gibson, 36, is in critical condition, led by the police station at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Six managed to escape the house on Merritt Street in Tuwambaharisttown (pictured) when it rose around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
One of the surviving children allegedly told police they witnessed Gibson “(allegedly) pouring gasoline on the child and catching fire.”
The Australian Daily Mail has contacted Queensland Police for comment.
Police said they were unable to interview Gibson on Thursday because of her condition, but they thought she would survive.
“We do know she will be hospitalized in the hospital,” Detective Principal George Marchesini said in a press conference.
“Obviously, we wanted to talk to everyone present, we’ve talked to some people in the house and have been released from the hospital.
“Part of our investigation is talking to everyone, including a 36-year-old woman.”
Mr Maxini said police had dealt with family before, but would not provide more details.
“Of course, this is not a prerequisite for police to attend regularly,” he said.
Queensland Police (photo from the property) says they are treating the fire as suspicious
Police interviewed neighbors and appealed as the investigation continued.
Queensland Prime Minister David Crisafulli said the community was “rolling up” after the tragedy, which he described as “incredible and terrible.”
“We send thoughts and prayers to the people in Toowoomba and thank neighbors and first responders who are eager to help,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“This tragedy must be investigated thoroughly and thoroughly, and we will make sure it is.”
