Update: House fire, Gympie

A 12-year-old girl injured during a house fire at a Monkland residence on Monday has passed away in hospital.

Around 3.40am emergency services attended the fire at the Noosa Road address where three occupants managed to escape.

Firefighters entered the house and located the 12-year-old girl in a bedroom. She was transported to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in a critical condition where she was pronounced deceased.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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