Watch: One dies in Germiston old age home fire and 50 others evacuated
Emergency services worked hard to contain the blaze and managed to save 70% of the building.
Residents of Die Anker Tehuis old age home in Germiston found themselves homeless after a large section of the home burnt down.
Emergency services responded to the incident after the building caught fire at about 8:45 today, July 11. One person has died and more than 50 residents were evacuated.
The home is looking to place the elderly in temporary accommodation.
Firefighters contained the blaze and managed to save 70% of the building, however, it remains a no-go zone as its structural integrity is a concern.
One of the elderly residents was assisted by paramedics at the scene and at least four others were transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
At least 30 elderly residents have been displaced and were transported to a nearby school where they are being safely held while the home makes the necessary arrangements.
