Boy seriously injured in house fire

In a tragic incident on Sunday evening a boy sustained severe burn wounds when a residence in the Irene View estate caught fire.

The 15-year-old was airlifted to Netcare Milpark hospital’s level 1 trauma unit by Netcare 911 emergency medical helicopter.

According to Ruan Heyns, spokesperson for Cert-SA, they responded to the scene around 18:30 on Sunday evening.

Netcare 911 Emergency Services were also on the scene.

“No one else was injured, and the fire was extinguished quickly by bystanders and Tshwane Emergency Services’ fire department.”

Spokesperson for Tshwane Emergency Services Charles Mabasa, said firefighters arrived on the scene to find one room in the residence that burnt down. The fire was already extinguished.

“Firefighters only carried out procedure to cool off the room to prevent possible flare-ups and re-ignition. One patient was treated by paramedics and airlifted per helicopter to obtain medical care,” Mabaso said.

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Mabaso said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined and is being investigated.

Ward councillor Gert Visser, said it was a tragic incident and the boy was injured seriously, however, no further information was available.

The estate manager, Ruth Lizzio confirmed a fire broke out just after 18:00.

“As far as we know the fire broke out in the entertainment area, which, as well as the lounge and part of the kitchen were affected by the fire.

“The family has three children, but only the one boy was injured, the rest of the family was fine.”

Lizzio said the cause of the fire was not known.

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