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Penny Whistle Estate fire leaves home in ruins

An alleged electrical issue with a heating blanket caused a fire in a Penny Whistle home, causing significant damage.

A fire ripped through a residential home in Penny Whistle Estate this morning, leaving the property severely damaged.

Firefighters responded swiftly to the scene, working to contain the blaze and prevent further destruction.

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Thanks to their efforts, the situation has been brought under control, and no injuries have been reported. However, the home has suffered significant damage.

The property in the house was severely damaged.

The fire is said to have been caused by an electrical issue with a heating blanket, which ignited and spread quickly.

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Zita Goldswain

News Editor at the Witbank News Caxton stable. Witbank News has been my ‘home’ for the past 24 years. Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling the space true words said by Rebecca West. I meet challenges, get the better of them and fill space with true words.
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