House engulfed in flames in Tarragindi

A family’s home on Brisbane’s southside has been torn apart after a fire ripped through their property with neighbours woken up by pleas for help during the “frightening” blaze.

House, which was engulfed in flames in Tarragindi. Picture: Danielle Noney.

A family’s home on Brisbane’s southside has been torn apart after a fire tore through their property with neighbours saying they heard children crying for help.

The fire broke out at the single-storey property on Heathwhite St at Tarragindi around 5am.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said at least five crews battles to contain the blaze after finding the house engulfed in flames on arrival.

House, which was engulfed in flames in Tarragindi. Picture: Danielle Noney.

The spokeswoman confirmed three of the four occupants, one adult and two children, had managed to make it to safety without injury.

One woman was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, suffering from minor smoke inhalation.

Neighbours reported hearing two children crying for help.

House, which was engulfed in flames in Tarragindi. Picture: Danielle Noney.

“I heard screaming, the kids were screaming for help,” a neighbour said.

“The flames were really big.

“It’s the first time in my life seeing a house fire.

“I was so scared.”

Another neighbour said her, her partner and their two children were woken up by the family yelling for help.

“I called triple-0,” she said.

“It was a bit frightening running outside and seeing the fire.”

Investigations are continuing.