Non suspicious fire, Hemmant

A woman and three children were taken to hospital after a fire caused extensive damage to a home at Hemmant this morning.

Around 8.20am a piece of furniture caught fire and wasn’t able to be extinguished by a female resident.

All four occupants evacuated the home suffering smoke inhalation and were transported to the RoyalBrisbaneHospital for treatment as a precaution.

The fire is deemed non suspicious and police will follow up inquiries with the occupants.

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