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Four treated after Wierdapark house goes up in flames

Four people were assessed for smoke inhalation after a house in Wierdapark went up in flames on Thursday evening.

Emergency services responded to a house fire in Wierdapark on Thursday evening after a home was found fully engulfed in flames, leaving four people assessed for smoke inhalation and a family pet dead.

According to CERT-SA the fire was reported at around 18:00 on Thursday evening.

“At approximately 18:00 on Thursday, the CERT-SA Centurion crew responded to a residential house fire in Wierdapark. On arrival, the home was fully engulfed in flames, with neighbours and good Samaritans attempting to control the fire using garden hoses.”

It furthermore said four people were assessed on scene for mild smoke inhalation. Sadly, a family pet succumbed to smoke inhalation.

“The fire was successfully extinguished by Fidelity ADT Secure Fire and the Tshwane Fire Department. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.”

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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