General News
14 February, 2025
One killed in tragic house fire
A person has died and a two-year-old has been airlifted to hospital following a tragic house fire in Maryborough yesterday.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a residential property on Barr Street, Maryborough, at about 11.45 am — with the fire contained to the single-storey house.
A male occupant, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Two women, aged in their 30s and 60s, along with a three-year-old child were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
A two-year-old child was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
Police established a crime scene and an arson chemist attended the property yesterday, however as of print deadlines investigations remain ongoing.
Maryborough Police Senior Sergeant David Flood said the incident was a tragedy for the community.
“For a rural country town, obviously people are well known and connected. It’s extremely unexpected,” he said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppers vic.com.au