Three-Year-Old Dies in Caravan Fire in Regional Victoria
A small town in north-central Victoria is grieving after a child was found dead in a caravan fire, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the tragedy.
- Emergency services were called to a caravan fire on Lake View Street in Boort, Victoria, around 5:50 PM on Thursday.
- Firefighters extinguished the blaze and discovered the body of a three-year-old boy inside the caravan.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation, with arson chemists and police examining the scene to determine what happened.
- The child’s family, who were gathered in Boort for the holiday season, has requested privacy as they cope with their loss.
- Local health services are providing mental health support for the grieving family, first responders, and the wider community of the close-knit town of Boort.
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