Update: 7-year-old the only survivor of horror house fire
It is believed that the deceased weren't burnt to death, but rather died as a result of smoke inhalation
A seven-year-old girl is the only survivor of a deadly house fire that broke out in a complex in Mimosa Road late last night (Wednesday).
The tragic event has sent shock waves through the community.
Questions are being asked as to what exactly happened, and concerned neighbours are still coming to terms with the fact that three lives have been lost.
It is believed that the sleeping family members were awoken by an explosion. Not knowing where to go or what to do, they sought sanctuary in the bathroom with the family dog.
Fierce leaping flames engulfed the lounge area and thick black smoke filled the house.
The trapped family shouted for help before pressing the panic button linked to a security company.
Emergency services were notified and responded to the scene.
The father and one child were declared dead at the scene, with the mother and a seven-year-old child being pulled from the flames. The mother later died in hospital.
The family dog stood near the bodies and barked as mortuary personnel went about their duties.
It is believed that the deceased weren’t burnt to death, but rather died as a result of smoke inhalation.
The family had been supporters of Hamilton Preparatory School. “As a family school, we are devastated by what has happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the surviving child and bereaved family. Both girls were learners at Hamilton, in Grade 1 and Grade RR,” said Mrs Bridget Painter from Hamilton Prep.
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