Two people sustained injuries during a house fire in Second Avenue near the Alberton swimming pool and KFC in Florentina this Thursday, October 22.
According to Chantal Peel from National Paramedical Services, paramedics assessed the two patients and found that both had sustained injuries and both were in stable condition.
The patients were treated for their injuries on the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care.
The details surrounding this incident are not yet known, but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
Authorities on scene managed to contain and extinguish the fire.
National Paramedical Services, Ekurhuleni Fire Services, Fox Security, Special Operations Group and Afriforum Alberton were on scene.
The RECORD will keep readers updated as soon as more information becomes 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.
