A baby left in the care of her siblings, aged 13 and four years, burnt to death on January 3 when their house caught fire.
The fire broke out at their Amasayithini ward, Amandawe home at about 3.30pm while their parents were at work.
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“When the eldest child went to the shop, it is claimed that the four-year-old accidentally set the room alight while playing with matches,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.
A neighbour (14) who was visiting at the time tried unsuccessfully to douse the flames.
“The teenager was slightly burnt as a result of her efforts,” said Captain Adam Francis.
“She and the four-year-old managed to escape, leaving the baby behind.”
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Umdoni fire fighters were contacted, but by then the entire house was consumed by flames, with the baby still inside.
Saps forensic fire investigators attended the scene and Detective Warrant Officer Solomie Pillay of Scottburgh Saps is investigating.
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