An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after sustaining severe burns in a backyard fire incident in Morningside late Wednesday night.
Emergency services responded to calls reporting a fire at a property on Britannia Avenue around 10:30-10:45 PM. The young victim suffered significant burns to his face, head, chest, and arms in the incident.
The boy was rushed to Queensland Children’s Hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Queensland Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident, though specific details about how the fire started remain unclear.
This incident has raised concerns in the Morningside community.
Authorities have not released any further information as investigations continue.
Published 10-April-2025
