Coroner warns of dangers of power boards after fatal house fire
A Victorian coroner warned of the dangers of power boards following a fatal house fire in Carisbrook that claimed the life of 77-year-old Christopher Shaw on July 17, 2025. Coroner Leveasque Peterson attributed the fire to an electrical fault with the power boards, highlighting 26 similar deaths since 2015 that underscore residential fire risks associated with electrical equipment.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 04:26 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 04:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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