Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

A mother has been charged with two counts of manslaughter following a house fire in Brisbane that resulted in the deaths of her two children. She recently failed to appear in court for her hearing, prompting a warrant for her arrest. The incident occurred in September 2023, and family members have voiced their deep grief over the tragedy. The court has set a new hearing date, and the mother is expected to respond to the charges then. Her lawyer, Nisha Patel, has stated that they are assessing the situation and plan to address the court regarding her absence.

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