@thetruism · 10d ago
Inquest begins into Russell Island house fire that killed father and five children
An inquest has commenced in Queensland to examine the 2023 Russell Island house fire that claimed the lives of Wayne Godinet and his five sons, with the mother testifying she had previously complained of faulty smoke alarms.
Not moving quickly right now, but still current and open to further updates.
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- The mother of the victims testified that she had previously flagged faulty smoke alarms at the rental property.
- A coronial inquest has opened in Brisbane into the August 2023 house fire on Russell Island that killed a father and five boys.
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