Tragedy as ‘precious’ boy, 3, killed in Melbourne house fire

1 Jun 2026 • 10:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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Tragedy as ‘precious’ boy, 3, killed in Melbourne house fire

  • A three-year-old boy, Jordan Dashwood, died in a house fire in Melbourne on Monday night.
  • His father, Jeremy Dashwood, sustained severe burns after attempting to rescue the child from the blaze.
  • Jordan's 11-year-old brother managed to escape through a window, while two family dogs also perished in the fire.
  • The cause of the fire, which took 40 firefighters over an hour to control, is currently under investigation.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by a family friend to help cover funeral expenses and assist the family in rebuilding their lives.

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