THE mum of twin four-year-old girls who died in a house fire has spoken of her heartbreak since the tragedy. Sisters Ophelia and Tarrow died when a fire broke out in their bedroom in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia while they were staying with their dad James Wright. Their mum Akira Garton wrote in […]
THE mum of twin four-year-old girls who died in a house fire has spoken of her heartbreak since the tragedy.
Sisters Ophelia and Tarrow died when a fire broke out in their bedroom in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia while they were staying with their dad James Wright.
Their mum Akira Garton wrote in a devastating post: “no more mumma … no more hands … no more smiles, no more dancing, no more moments like this”.
It is believed a candle placed on a piano was the cause of the fire on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to the property just after 4am, following reports two children were suffering from smoke inhalation.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attempted to perform CPR on the sisters but they were unable to be revived and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports say there’s no suggestion of any wrongdoing and no charges have been made in connection to the accident.
On Tuesday morning, Akira wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for every thought, word, text, missed call and gesture.
“Words cannot express waking up to Day 3 of these beautiful bunnikins not here … no more mumma … no more hands … no more smiles, no more dancing, no more moments like this, happy, so happy – October 13 2021.
“I’m devastated. It was too early. I never thought I’d use social media to communicate this.
“I will try to respond when I can and have words beyond disbelief.”
A gofundme page has been set up to help the grieving mum.
The page says: “Every mother’s worst nightmare suddenly became reality for our darling Akira on Sunday morning (7th November) when she heard the news that her 4 year old twin girls had lost their lives in a house fire in Goonengary, NSW, Australia.
“Tarrow and Ophelia were bright, playful, identical twins that had a sparkle in their eyes and angelic features.
“They loved and adored their older sister Maitreya so so much… just as they were loved and adored by all close to them.
“There is no word in English for a parent who loses their child, and there shouldn’t be. It is an unthinkable tragedy.
“Akira and her family are shattered to the core; they have an unbearable amount of grief to carry and heartbreaking pain to endure.”
The fundraiser has already surpassed its initial target of $70,000 goal, raising over $75,900.
A second fundraiser has been set up by friends of the twins’ dad to help him cover upcoming expenses.
The gofundme says: “Early on Sunday morning November the 7th our dear Jimmi lost his darling girls, Ophelia and Tarrow to a tragic house fire.
“These beautiful little fairies left this earth too soon, and the loss for Jimmi and family is unspeakable.
“It is now for us, his friends and family, to come together and create a legacy of lasting love and support.”
