A firefighter seriously injured during a factory fire south of Brisbane yesterday has died.
Izabella Nash was revived with CPR at the scene of the blaze, next to the Pacific Highway in Slacks Creek, before being rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition yesterday morning.
The 46-year-old was pronounced dead just after 9pm on Tuesday.
A second firefighter, Lia Drew, was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
She has since been moved to the burns unit where she is being treated for injuries to her hands and arms.
Exactly how the two firefighters were injured is under investigation, as well as the cause of the fire.
Police will prepare a report on Ms Nash's death for the coroner.
In a statement, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said Ms Nash was an experienced firefighter who joined the service in 2014.
"The thoughts of all QFES members are with Izzy's and Lia's families, friends and fellow crew members," it said.
Thirteen crews and more than 40 firefighters attended the fire, which was brought to the attention of authorities about 2:30am yesterday.
Acting Commissioner Mike Wassing said he had met with Ms Nash's family, including her partner who is also a firefighter.
"Our hearts break for them and we'll continue to be there with them and for them," he said.
The Acting Commissioner said the incident had taken its toll on other members in the service.
"Our firefighters are hurting … In fact, the firefighters that were part of this incident were on shift last night," he said.
"It's incredibly tough for them as it is for the broader fire and emergency services sector."
Ms Nash's death is the first to occur in the line of duty in South East Queensland in more than two decades.
A firefighter was killed during a blaze at a shipping container terminal in the Port of Brisbane in 1994.
Firefighter remembered for her bravery
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said her thoughts were with Ms Nash's family.
"She was clearly devoted to her job, on the frontline supporting her fellow Queenslanders," she said.
"Izabella's passing is a terribly sad and poignant reminder of the dangers our frontline staff face on a daily basis."
Fire and emergency services minister Mark Ryan said Ms Nash's bravery would not be forgotten.
"Firefighters face danger every day, they show courage and bravery," Mr Ryan said.
"Izzy did that on behalf of all of us, so for us to honour her is the least we can do for the sacrifice she's made."
