The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call from a member of the public on Saturday, 10 January, reporting a house on fire in Grangetown.
RUSA paramedics and reaction officers arrived to find the home filled with smoke. A 71-year-old woman and her 72-year-old brother were inside at the time.
Spokesperson Prem Balram said: “The woman had been preparing lunch in the kitchen while her brother was in the prayer room. They heard a sudden bursting sound and noticed a sofa on fire. Smoke quickly filled the house, and they were unable to leave as the door was locked. A neighbour responded promptly, forced the door open, and helped the pair get out safely.
Buckets of water were used to put out the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause is believed to be an electrical wiring issue, but this could not be immediately confirmed.”
