Veteran Australian Firefighter Dies of Injuries Sustained in Warehouse Fire

May 2, 2023
A second firefighter rescued from the burning building is in serious condition.

One of two firefighters injured while battling a warehouse blaze south of Brisbane has died.

Izabella Nash was in cardiac arrest when colleagues rescued her from the building, in hospital, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said an interview. 

She and the other firefighter, Lia Drew, had at least 10 years on the job. 

Drew is in serious, but stable condition. 

An investigation is underway to determine the cause. 

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