The daughter of a deaf and wheelchair-bound man has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her father after he died in a horrific house fire.
Emergency services were called to Amelia Street in Albion, Brisbane, about 4.30pm on Thursday, following reports that a unit at the rear of a small apartment complex was engulfed in flames.
Fire crews worked frantically to extinguish the fire and found 67-year-old Danny Carr dead in the unit’s living room.
Carr’s carer, Jasmin Boyd, 33, managed to escape the fire before collapsing in the street.
Ms Boyd suffered significant burns to her face, hands and feet and was rushed to the burns unit at Women’s Hospital, where she remains in a critical but stable condition.
Emergency crews were called to Amelia Street in Albion, Brisbane, following reports a unit was engulfed in flames (pictured)
In a moving tribute, Mr Carr’s daughter Belinda explained that her father was “full of life” despite being deaf and in a wheelchair.
‘The moment I found out, I got chills down my spine. “I knew from my mother’s voice that something had happened to dad,” Mrs. Carr said. 9News.
‘I felt like my whole life had been shattered and scattered before my eyes. My childhood with my father, every moment I had with him.
“(It was) so much fun to be with him and around him, because he lit up the room and put a smile on everyone’s faces.”
Friends and family also shared their heartfelt messages on social media after the fire.
‘I’m going to miss you Poppy, I love you more than words can describe my friend. You are and always will be the hero of my childhood,” wrote Thor Matich, Carr’s grandson.
Carr’s relative Jorja Swain wrote: “What a heartbreaking loss for the family,” while friend Robert Robinson added: “Rest well mate, I’ll look after your daughter and grandchildren.”
Mrs. Swain also created a GoFundMe page to help Mr. Carr’s family with funeral expenses.
“Danny will be greatly missed,” Mrs. Swain wrote.
‘In the wake of this heartbreaking and unexpected loss, we come together to honor his memory and uphold the wishes he shared for his final arrangements.
‘Your generous contributions will help ease the financial burden of Danny’s funeral expenses and support his family during this difficult time.
‘Every donation, regardless of its amount, will help honor his legacy. Thank you for your kindness, compassion and support.’
Danny Carr, 67 (pictured), was found dead in the unit room.
Carr’s daughter Belinda (pictured) shared a touching tribute to her father, explaining that he was still “full of life” despite being deaf and in a wheelchair.
Queensland Fire Emergency Services fire investigator Daniel Rasmussen described the scene as “traumatic”, especially for first responders.
“When crews arrived there was a very intense fire in the rear unit,” Mr. Rasmussen told the mail.
“Flames were coming out of all the windows and doors, so an aggressive attack with hoses and breathing apparatus had to be carried out to gain entry into the house.”
Police confirmed that the fire is considered suspicious and declared the unit a crime scene.
An investigation has been launched to determine the source and origin of the fire and whether Carr and Boyle were in a romantic relationship.
