A mum trying to create school holiday magic has passed away in a devastating accident that her two children watched unfold. <\/p>\n
Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill, 38, had been setting up a backyard BBQ at her Sydney home to roast marshmallows. <\/p>\n
Her son, 11 and daughter, 7, had been nearby basking in their break from school when their mother\u2019s screams brought it all to a screeching halt. <\/p>\n
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\u201cThankfully her children were not harmed because they were in the backyard at the time. They were so brave and so heroic in those moments. Bianca Hill, cousin to Charlotte, told news.com.au. <\/p>\n
Charlotte had caught alight, as her children watched on, horrified and desperate to help save her life. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m actually extremely proud of the way that they handled the situation despite how traumatic it would have been for them,\u201d Bianca told news.com.au. <\/p>\n
\u201cHer youngest daughter screamed. She screamed the loudest she has ever screamed in her life to alert their dad, who was getting ready to go to work.\u201d <\/p>\n
The bravery of Charlotte\u2019s son is admirable beyond measure. <\/p>\n
\u201c[He] used his jacket to try and put out the fire on his mum,\u201d Bianca recounted. <\/p>\n
Their father was able to provide first aid until first responders arrived.<\/p>\n
Charlotte suffered serious burns to her face and her hands. <\/p>\n
Bianca was able to arrive and assist with Charlotte\u2019s transfer to hospital, while the children remained with their dad. <\/p>\n
\u201cI actually jumped in the ambulance with her and she was in so much agony,\u201d the cousin recalled. <\/p>\n
\u201cWatching someone that you love suffer like that\u2026 it seriously broke me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even in the depths of pain Bianca recalls being able to still make Charlotte laugh and stay in good spirits. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the last time I was with my cousin. I\u2019m glad I was there, but I\u2019m sad I was there,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Charlotte was able to pull through her initial surgery, but she unfortunately wasn\u2019t out of the woods. <\/p>\n
The family had been full of hope that her condition had been improving. <\/p>\n
\u201cA couple of hours later I received the worst phone call you can get,\u201d Bianca revealed. <\/p>\n
Charlotte was found by medical staff unresponsive, subcoming to the injuries cause by the fire. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll never hear her laugh again,\u201d Bianca said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just so deeply heartbroken for her children.\u201d <\/p>\n
Her family has been left reflecting on the beautiful life Charlotte led and the loving role she had as a mother.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe broke hearts with her beautiful smile. Anywhere she went, people were just in awe of how absolutely stunning this girl is. Not just on the outside, but she was always just such a generous and very kind person with the biggest heart,\u201d Bianca said.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019d do anything to make her kids day. She would literally do anything at all just to make sure they have a happy childhood\u201d.<\/p>\n
The loss is particularly devastating because Charlotte witnessed her own mother\u2019s death as a child. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe just never ever wanted her children to have to go through the same traumatic pain that loss brought her,\u201d Bianca explained. <\/p>\n
The tragedy serves as a reminder of the absolute power behind building a village, for every mother, particularly when they\u2019re taken from the lives of their children too soon. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important for all of us to hold hands as a village and support,\u201d Bianca emphasised. <\/p>\n
\u201cEven if it\u2019s not your kid, if it\u2019s someone, you know, someone you know who\u2019s gone through something like that, it\u2019s just kindness is just key to so many things, but especially for children growing up.\u201d <\/p>\n