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[IN PICTURES] Vehicle fire causes substantial damage to Soetdorings smallholding
After taking a drive on Sunday afternoon, the Pelser Family didn't think that a fire would damage half of their property
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POLOKWANE – Neighbors and friends of the Pelser family witnessed how a fire destroyed vehicles as well as part of the property on their smallholding in Soetdorings.
Read more: [WATCH] Outbuilding catches alight on the Soetdorings Road
The fire occurred on Sunday afternoon, 31 March after the family went for a drive. According to Mel Pelser, daughter-in-law of the owners, Koos and Ellen, the bakkie caught fire after being parked back home and the fire spread quickly destroying other cars and the house in its wake.
No injuries were reported, but the family say they are still in a state of shock after what happened, having lost some of their belongings.
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You can read more about the fire and what happened in tomorrow’s Review.
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