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Police Seek Footage in Emerald Fire That Killed Four as Cause Remains Unclear

The case remains a major investigation not assigned to the homicide squad.

Overview

  • Police appealed for CCTV and dashcam from Opal Street between 6am and 7am on November 6 to build a timeline.
  • Police said it is too early to determine the cause, are not treating the blaze as suspicious at this stage, and have not involved the homicide squad.
  • An e‑scooter battery is being examined as one line of inquiry by specialist fire and forensic teams.
  • The victims were identified as five‑month‑old Desmond, his 20‑month‑old sister Maddison, a 15‑year‑old girl, and family friend Mathew Chilly, 36.
  • Two women escaped and were treated primarily for psychological injuries, and the government‑owned duplex remains a crime scene with support from the housing department.