Woman saved in the nick of time from burning house in Secunda
“A young woman managed to escape from the burning building, but told us her mom was still trapped inside,” said Mr Prinsloo.
SECUNDA – A woman was saved from her burning house in Suikerbosrand Street, Secunda, just before 7am this morning, 10 May.
According to the information, a neighbour heard an explosion and phoned Mr Jacques Fourie from StratconRisk.
When Mr Fourie and Mr Gunnie Prinsloo arrived at the house, it was on fire.
“A young woman managed to escape from the burning building, but told us her mom was still trapped inside,” said Mr Prinsloo.
The Stratcon members broke open the bathroom window and helped the mother escape from the smoke and flames.
Mr Prinsloo said the neighbours helped them get hosepipes and they doused the flames while the fire brigade was on their way.
Mr Alf Byleveldt from Jelani Security and the fire brigade continued to extinguish the fire.
Langamed South Ambulances treated the older woman for a deep cut on her arm sustained when she climbed through the window.
Both women were also treated for smoke inhalation.
ER24 were also on the scene.
