Queensland police seek interstate child safety records after Toowoomba house fire that killed three childrenDBy David ChenTopic:House Fires9m ago9 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:27amThe family was known to child safety authorities interstate. (Supplied)abc.net.au/news/police-seek-interstate-records-after-fatal-toowoomba-house-fire/105286096Link copiedShareShare articleQueensland detectives have requested records from interstate child safety authorities as part of investigations into a deadly Toowoomba house fire that killed three children, according to police sources.Ellouisa Brighton Gibson, 36, remains under police guard in the Brisbane Royal Women's Hospital after the fire at Merritt Street in Harristown last week.Her nine-year-old son was killed in the blaze, and her two daughters, aged four and seven, later died in hospital after suffering critical injuries.Ellouisa Brighton Gibson remains under police guard in a Brisbane hospital. (Supplied)A 34-year-old man, an 18-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy who escaped from the fire have since been released from hospital. Police sources have told the ABC the incident was "out of the blue" and the family was not known to local officers and had no contact with child safety authorities.It is understood the family was known to child safety authorities in other states, and those records have been requested as part of the investigation.Three children died in the house fire on Merritt Street. (ABC News: Aisling Brennan)Queensland Minister for Child Safety Amanda Camm has asked her department to review its records as well."The loss of three lives in Toowoomba is a tragedy and my heart goes out to the family and the community," she said in a statement."I have instructed my department to undertake a complete and thorough investigation into this case."Police sources have told the ABC the incident was "out of the blue". (ABC News: Aisling Brennan)The Queensland Police Service said it would be some time before investigators are able to speak with the woman.The fire is being treated as suspicious and detectives from the Darling Downs, members of the homicide unit and specialist teams are assisting with the investigation.Posted 9m ago9 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:27amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal Party, Ted O'Brien is deputy LIVEPhoto shows Susan Ley talks while standing behind a lectern. Behind her is an Australian flag.Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A close up of Sussan Ley smiling. Albanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanPhoto shows anthony albanese points towards reporters outside parliament house in canberraWhy the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderPhoto shows A man walks past two terrace housesFungi expert gives evidence on death cap mushrooms at Erin Patterson trialLIVEPhoto shows An image of Erin Patterson.Related storiesMother under police guard after house fire that killed three childrenTopic:FiresPhoto shows House fire HarristownRelated topicsArsonCrimeHarristownHouse FiresToowoombaTop StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal Party, Ted O'Brien is deputy Topic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows Susan Ley talks while standing behind a lectern. Behind her is an Australian flag.Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal PartyTopic:ElectionsAlbanese shifts Plibersek from environment in favour of 'can-do' WattMAnalysis by Michelle GrattanWhy the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate pricesIAnalysis by Ian VerrenderFungi expert gives evidence on death cap mushrooms at Erin Patterson trialTopic:Law, Crime and JusticeJust InSix Bulgarian spies jailed for conducting spy operation for RussiaTopic:Crime9m ago9 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:27amPolice seek interstate records following house fire that killed three childrenTopic:House Fires9m ago9 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:27amWhat we know about the remaining hostages in Gaza Topic:Explainer7m ago7 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:29amBullet shells and a businessman's home found in Sydney Metro digTopic:Archaeology25m ago25 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 2:11amMore Just InBack to top