WATCH: Brackendowns house burns down to the ground

On the evening of September 17, Disaster Emergency Management Services (DEMS) responded to a house fire call in Hennie Alberts, Brackendowns.

Upon their arrival, with at least four fire engines on scene, the house was found to be well alight.

“There were no entrapments or injuries, and we did fire compaction and connected from our engines. On the scene the owner was treated for smoke inhalation,” explained William Ntladi of DEMS.

According to Ntladi, the fire allegedly started from the kitchen and spread to other parts of the four-bedroom house.

He said they managed to save the Lapa and the double garage.

“At least 20 firefighters responded to the call, those from Thokoza station and Zonkizizwe. The house burnt down completely,” he said.

Also at the scene were local SAPS and local security agencies.

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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.