Moot woman killed in early morning backroom blaze
The victim’s husband and dog managed to escape the backroom without injuries.
A 46-year-old woman was killed when a fire broke out in a backroom in the Moot on Wednesday morning.
The victim’s husband and dog managed to escape the backroom without injuries, said Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Charles Mabaso.
“We were informed about the incident in Môregloed at approximately 06:08 and dispatched two fire engines, two rapid intervention units and an ambulance to the scene.
“The firefighters arrived at the scene to find the room fully engulfed by fire and immediately initiated firefighting.”
Mabaso said the burnt and charred remains of a woman were discovered near the front door of the room after the fire was extinguished.
“It is still unclear how the fire started.
“The husband apparently escaped using the back door with the dog and thought the wife was already outside,” Mabaso said.
The man was treated for shock and possible smoke inhalation by paramedics.
The cause of the fire remains the subject of investigation.
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