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Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire

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Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire


Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire

The Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire on 23 June 2000 killed 15 backpackers: nine women and six men. The hostel in the town of Childers, Queensland, Australia, is popular amongst backpackers for its fruit picking work.[2] Robert Paul Long was arrested for lighting the fire and charged with murder (two counts) and arson (one count). He was later sentenced to life in prison.[3]

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