Woman dies in fire at local bowling club
"She was found hidden beneath the debris. The police were given the crime site to conduct investigations."
City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services provided safety tips after two buildings in Primrose caught fire last week.
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One fire saw the destruction of Primrose Bowling Club, where one woman died as a result of the fire.
The Primrose, Edenvale, and Bedfordview fire stations responded to the fire at the club.
According to William Ntladi, the district manager media liaison for DEMS, 17 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
“We had to connect our hoses to the fire hydrant across from the retail centre, so we closed up a portion of Shamrock Road. We had access to enough water to put out the fire and contain it.
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“Sadly, we learned that a female adult had died. She was found hidden beneath the debris. The police were given the crime site to conduct investigations. The origin of the fire is yet unknown,” he said.
On June 20, a building on Main Reef Road caught fire as well, causing structural damage but no injuries or fatalities.
“Businesses should comply with building regulations, to make sure that all necessary fire prevention measures are in place.
“Sprinkler system installation is required, and fire extinguishers of the proper kind, fire hose reels, and fire hydrants in accordance with and as per South African building regulations construction requirements,” said Ntladi.
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