Where there is smoke… there’s fire
PAULSHOF - The thatch roof of a Paulshof house caught on fire during the afternoon of 14 July.
The house borders the K60 road reserve and on the afternoon of 14 July, the veld of the road reserve caught alight. It is suspected that the sparks from the fire set the thatch roof of the house alight.
iMvula Security, fire engines and ER24 attended the scene. Investigations are underway but eyewitnesses believe the roof of the gazebo was burnt.
The extent of the damage is unknown at this stage. No one was injured in the fire but it is unclear whether anyone was at home when the fire started.
Fourways Review visited the scene at around 6pm on 14 July and two fire engines were parked on Isipingo Road outside the property.
Many residents visited the house to inquire how they could help the family.
The smokey haze from the fire was smelt all over Paulshof central in the evening of 14 July.
