Death of three-year-old boy in social housing fire could have been caused by faulty electrical wiring, inquest hears

Inquest is hearing evidence about the 2023 death of Mitchell Thomas at Larapinta in Alice SpringsWarning: This article contains an image and reference to an Indigenous Australian who has diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn inquest in the Northern Territory will examine whether faulty electrical wiring in social housing caused a fire that killed a three-year-old Indigenous boy, after an audit of about 600 territory-owned properties found more than half needed immediate remedial work.The inquest, which started in Alice Springs on Wednesday, is hearing evidence about the 2023 death of Mitchell Thomas in social housing in Larapinta, a western suburb of the town. Continue reading...

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