Deceased
Georgia Griffin-Wilson
Demographics
8y, female
Coroner
Coroner Jonathan G Klestadt
Date of death
2012-03-23
Cause of death
Effects of fire
AI-generated summary
Two children, Georgia (8) and Kaden (3), died in a house fire caused by inadequate wood heater flue installation. The flue was installed without proper air gap between the pipe and chimney wall, contrary to AS/NZ 2918:2011 standards. This prevented convection venting, causing heat buildup in the chimney cavity where bird nesting material had accumulated. The fire spread rapidly; parents escaped but children perished. A similar chimney fire had occurred at the same property in 2002. Key clinical lessons: awareness of fire hazards in residential settings, importance of proper installation standards compliance, and the need for public education on chimney maintenance to prevent recurring incidents.
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