Witnesses say they heard an “explosion” earlier than emergency companies rushed to the scene at New Farm in Brisbane’s Inside North.
4 individuals have been contained in the unit when it was reportedly rocked by an explosion round 9am.
Neighbours carried out first help on the injured man and girl whereas ready for paramedics to reach.
“It gave the impression of a type of jets coming over for Riverfire.”
Utilizing a backyard hose, he tried to assist put out the blaze earlier than firefighters arrived.
Firefighters serving to these trapped inside, escape the burning dwelling.
A Queensland Police spokesperson mentioned it was a confronting scene.
“They could not get down from the balcony. Due to their accidents, they wanted help to return down a ladder,” they mentioned.
Oxley Lane in New Farm was blocked for hours as firefighters contained the blaze to 1 unit.
Investigations into the reason for the blaze are ongoing.