In the Australian town where five children died after falling from a bouncy castle hoisted into the air by a blast of wind, Christmas lights were turned off, and a candlelight vigil was conducted.

Three youngsters were in severe condition, and one was discharged from the hospital following the tragedy on Thursday on the island state of Tasmania. Three boys and two girls aged 11 or 12 were killed, according to Police Commissioner Darren Hine, who requested that the children's identities not be released.

Children at Devonport's Hillcrest Primary School were enjoying the end of the school year when a strong gust of wind carried the bouncy castle about ten meters into the air.

The town, which has a population of approximately 25,000, has come together to help the victims' families and the larger community surrounding the school where the catastrophe occurred.

On Thursday night, a candlelight vigil was held outside the school, and several homeowners switched off their Christmas lights in honor of the deaths.

Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff stated that the incident "undoubtedly" will "rock the tight-knit community for a long time."

"As mayor, I feel a deep sense of responsibility for my town. As a mother and grandma, I am completely shaken. What should have been a day of celebration and fun on the final day of the school year ended in the most inconceivable way," Ms. Rockliff explained. She stated that the Australian flag would be flown at half-staff over the town hall.

Premier Peter Gutwein of Tasmania called the occurrence "completely devastating and heartbreaking."

Melissa, a local supermarket employee who gave only her first name, was among those leaving flowers outside the school, which she said her children attended years ago.

"It's almost surreal," she stated. "Last night at work, you almost couldn't believe what happened."