Mum, 21, dies after fire engulfs complex in Australia’s Sunshine Coast
Queensland Police, who have launched an investigation, say the fire began at around 7.30pm on Sunday (July 19) at a property in Buderim, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast
Isabella Nicholls was just 21 years old – her family said she had her whole life ahead of her(Image: Stephanie Weatherall/GoFundMe)
A deadly house fire has claimed the life of a much-loved 21-year-old mum. Isabella Nicholls escaped the fire at a property in Buderim, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast on Sunday.
However she died shortly after, despite being treated for severe burns at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital. Queensland Police say the fire began at around 7.30pm on Sunday (July 19), and are appearing for anyone with information to get in touch, reports the Mirror.
Isabella’s family say her son Elijah will have to grow up ‘without his mummy’, leaving them ‘absolutely shattered’ by their loss.
They have started a GoFundMe account, to raise funds for her funeral. Writing on it her family said: “Isabella was a devoted and loving mother to her beautiful baby boy, Elijah, who will now grow up without his mummy.
Isabella with her beautiful baby Elijah, who now has to ‘grow up without his mummy’(Image: Stephanie Weatherall/GoFundMe)
“Our family is absolutely shattered by this unimaginable loss, and the heartbreak is beyond words.
“Isabella was a vibrant, kind, and beautiful soul with her whole life ahead of her. She had a smile that could light up any room and a contagious laugh that none of us will ever forget.
“She touched the lives of so many people with her warmth, compassion, and beautiful spirit, and her absence has left an irreplaceable void in all of our hearts.”
Police are now probing the fire which killed Isabella(Image: Stephanie Weatherall/GoFundMe)
The family released photos showing Isabella, who is originally from Kallangur in Queensland, playing in a pool with Elijah, as well as one of them together shortly after he was born.
Police investigating her the fire are asking for any witnesses to come forward and share what they saw.
A spokesperson for Queensland Police said: “Police are investigating a fatal fire at a unit complex at Buderim overnight, July 19.
“Emergency services were initially called to the King Street address around 7:30pm following reports one of the units in the complex was fully engulfed.
“A 21-year-old Kallangur woman who was inside the unit was able to escape and was initially transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious burns but has since died from her injuries.
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“Residents of neighbouring units were also evacuated.
“The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. Anyone who may have relevant information or CCTV/dashcam footage to come forward.”
It is believed another 32-year-old woman was also injured in the fire, but she is understood to have survived her wounds.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting .
Quote this reference number: QP2601400544
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers . Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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