Early-morning fire in Weltevreden Park contained
No injuries were reported following a rapid response from local emergency teams.
A potentially tragic incident was averted at about 04:47 this morning, February 5, when a fire broke out at a residential complex in Weltevreden Park.
According to Beagle Watch’s general manager of operations, Frikkie Nel, officers responded immediately after the fire was reported and found the blaze to be aggressive on arrival.
“Residents were awakened by the smell of smoke and evacuated the building safely,” Nel said.
Beagle Watch’s professional firefighting partners, FIRE OPS SA, were swiftly dispatched to the scene, he added.
With multiple vehicles and operational teams on site, the fire was successfully brought under control. No injuries were reported, and all occupants were confirmed to be safe.
The cause of the fire is still unknown at this stage.
Beagle Watch shared the following safety tips with the Roodepoort Northsider:
* Keep matches out of the reach of children
* Do not overload electrical sockets or run electrical cords under carpets
* Install smoke detectors in your home
* Take care when using portable heat-generating appliances such as irons, kettles and heaters
* Develop and practise an escape plan
* Never use flammable liquids to start braai fires or to remove stains from clothing
