News Story
Six people were in a house in Plantation Avenue, Flat Bush, about half past three this morning when according to neighbours it burst into flame with a fire ball. Three members of the family died in the fire, three others were taken to hospital: one an 11 year old girl, one a 47 year old man. Neighbours also told news media there was screaming and noise of breaking glass as the fire ripped through the ground floor and spread to upstairs. Fire Service Commander Larry Cocker says a youngster managed to escape the flames and advise firefighters that the others were still in the burning house. Members assisted with traffic management and scene safety... and also responded in the mobile canteen. Fire investigators and police are determining the cause.
