Women Injured And Animals Killed In Overnight Fires (caboolture Qld)

[Boronia]

Is this article about one of a DOL poster?

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland...00512-uvdu.html

Women injured and animals killed in overnight fires

MARISSA CALLIGEROS

May 12, 2010 - 7:56AM

Two people have been injured and and a number of animals killed or hurt in separate house fires in South-East Queensland overnight.

At 3.15am fire engulfed a dog breeder's home in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, where at least 20 dogs were kenneled.

Firefighters battled the fire at the Ellwood Drive property in Bellmere for nearly an hour, but at least two dogs died in the blaze.

RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said one adult dog, two puppies and a cat which suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns were also taken to an animal shelter.

"Our ambulance is now going to pick up another 10 dogs from the property that survived, but are believed to be injured,” Mr Beatty said.

He said firefighters feared several more dogs may have died in the blaze.

"We do not know exactly how many dogs died inside the house. Firefighters did say there were a number of bodies there."

Meanwhile a mother-of-two suffered burns to her airways when fire engulfed her family's home in Goodna, Ipswich.

The family of four managed to escape the burning home after they were woken by a smoke alarm, but the house was gutted.

Firefighters were called to the Arkins Cresent home about 11.40pm, however they found it engulfed in flames and could do little to save the property.

The woman was taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for treatment.

Fire investigators are due to scour the two properties today in a bid to determine the causes of the blazes.

Edited June 8, 2010 by Boronia

[fifi]

OMG what a nightmare, does anyone know this breeder ?

And hoping the woman injured recovers too.

fifi

[Steve]

I believe this is a well known member of dogz - We're onto it.

Julie

[fifi]

I believe this is a well known member of dogz - We're onto it.

Julie

;) oh no.

Please let me know if there's anything you need.

fifi

[Trisven13]

I believe this is a well known member of dogz - We're onto it.

Julie

;) oh no.

Please let me know if there's anything you need.

fifi

oh no. Waiting to hear what you need from us. My very worst fear. I have goosebumps.

[Cody]

Edited May 26, 2010 by Cody

[fifi]

There are quite a few DOL'ers in that area.

fifi

Edited May 12, 2010 by fifi

[Teebs]

oh god, my worst nightmare

let us know if there is anything we can do to help

[Steve]

O.K. We know she is in Brisbane but dont know yet how serious her injuries are.

There are 12 dogs dead and we will be looking after the surviving dogs and the 2 horses.

Julie

[Trisven13]

OMG ;)

[mona]

That poor poor woman and her dogs ;)

Fire is a terrifying thing and everyones worst nightmare

Praying for her and her dogs and sending them healing vibes and strength

[fifi]

;)

[MissMonaro]

OMG - My OH just emailed me this news as he heard at work.

Poor lady and those poor dogs

Julie - glad to hear that you can organise something for her surviving animals.

[Steve]

Jed is really really big on keeping her identity private but after discussion with the board of the MDBA we have agreed that this is an exception and considering channel 7 are doing a big story on her its a bit pointless to skirt around it. Im sure Jed will forgive me for sharing this with you.

The best cocker spaniel in the world has died along with Jed's older boxers and some of her cavs who have been her heart and passion.

Some cavs have survived and also 3 boxer pups. Their Mum is dead.

[Cavacazz]

What a tragedy....my heart goes out to this person. It is my worst nightmare, that a fire breaks out... as my dogs are inside too. Will DOL start some kind of fund to help out?

[Trisven13]

;) I was so so so hoping I was wrong.

When the MDBA Pacers decides what needs doing in terms of fundraising etc please let me know. I'll walk the streets of Albury selling tickets if I need to. :D :p

[nabs]

Utterly devastating. If there is anything I can do to help. Please let me know.

[fifi]

Thanks Julie,

I'm numb, this kind of grief is too much to imagine one of out treasured own enduring.

I'm here for fundraising if you need it or donation of goods.

Sending you love Jed.

fifi

[Vonasche]

;) Please let us know if we can help in any way. We had so much help during the Victorian Bushfires and if we can give back in any way we certainly want to.

[GeckoTree]

I really hope Jed makes a quick recovery and her injuries are not so bad, I can't even imagen what It would be like.