Deaths of three children in Lalor Park house fire leaves NSW with ‘deep wound’, premier says
Chris Minns says children's father who allegedly tried to impede rescuers will likely face most serious charges on offer'
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New South Wales has been left with a deep wound" after the deaths of three young children in a house fire in Sydney's west on Sunday, according to the premier, Chris Minns.
Minns said the children's 28-year-old father, who allegedly tried to stop rescuers from saving them, would likely be hit with the most serious charges on offer". Two boys, aged two and six, and a five-month-old girl died in the blaze. The man remained in hospital in an induced coma under police guard on Monday morning.
This story was updated on 9 July 2024 to correct the ages of the children based on updated information from police.
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