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Sep 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
10-year-old Launceston boy praised for fire rescue
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A 10-year-old Launceston boy, Ollie Brunskill, received a state government certificate of bravery after alerting his mum to a kitchen fire and evacuating his baby sister. His calm, composed actions during the home fire were praised by his family and school, and his mum encouraged other families to prepare with fire blankets and extinguishers.
WHO: Ollie Brunskill; Stacey Brunskill; state government
WHAT: Ollie Brunskill alerted his mum to a kitchen fire and evacuated his baby sister, earning a certificate of bravery.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM ET
WHERE: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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