A fire broke out at a house in 23 Grosskopf Street, Randhart, Alberton this Saturday evening, June 13.
The cause of the fire could not be established at this stage, but authorities will be contacted for more information.
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An update will follow as soon as more information is available.
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Useful tips on how to prevent your house from going up in flames
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RSPA) has the following tips, to prevent fire accidents:
*Keep all fires and heaters well-guarded, especially open fires.
*Keep portable heaters and candles away from furniture and curtains. Position them safely where they cannot be knocked over
*Don’t dry or air clothes over or near the fire or the cooker
*Do not smoke in bed
*Many fires start in the kitchen, especially fat fires. Never leave a pan unattended when deep fat frying and watch for overheating.
*If there are children around, keep matches and lighters well out of reach
*Fit approved smoke detectors on each floor. Choose a smoke alarm that is mains operated or one with a long life (ten years) battery
*Plan your escape route.
