WATCH: One person and two dogs die in tragic Brackenhurst fire
Her husband survived without any injuries as he is said to have been in a separate room.
Brackendowns SAPS have confirmed that an inquest docket has been opened after a fierce fire broke out in Dandelion Street in Brackenhurst, leaving one deceased and two dogs dead earlier on May 11.
Ekurhuleni Disaster Management Services responded to a call alerting them of a fire that broke out at the 10-roomed house, where a female in her late 50s and husband were trapped in.
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Upon arrival, the fire services forcefully gained entry but unfortunately, the female was found unconscious and laying on the floor in her kitchen.
Her husband survived without any injuries as he is said to have been in a separate room.
The senior female was declared dead by Netcare paramedics after numerous attempts to resuscitate her.
Two dogs were also found dead on the scene and three survived.
More information will be shared once it becomes available.
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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 year) battery
*Plan your escape route.
