Brisbane family lose their second home in four months

A family-of-seven have been dealt fresh tragedy after their home was ravaged by fire – their second house to be burned down in four months.

The out-of-control blaze engulfed the home in Alexandra Hills, east of Brisbane, about 11.30 pm on Tuesday, forcing the family to flee.

The home was burned to a blackened shell, but the single mother, her five children – including one in a wheelchair – and another adult escaped injury.

Neighbours reported hearing explosions and screams for help as the fire took grip, according to 9 News.

‘They were horrific screams… Pretty much the loudest I’ve ever heard someone scream,’ neighbour Tarlia Klein said.

A woman aged in her 20s and a man in his 30s were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

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