Date: Saturday Evening, 03 May 2025
Time: Shortly after 18:00
On Saturday evening, the KZNVIP Emergency Control Centre received reports of a possible house fire on Andromeda Street in Starwood, Phoenix.
KZNVIP Response Units were immediately dispatched. Upon arrival and confirmation of an active fire, additional emergency resources were requested. KZNVIP Medics arrived on scene and assessed an elderly male on scene who had suffered smoke inhalation. Fortunately, he did not sustain any trauma-related injuries.
The Fire Department responded swiftly and successfully extinguished the fire before it could spread further within the property.
As a safety precaution, the roadway was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to operate effectively.
At this stage, the cause of the fire remains unconfirmed. No fatalities have been reported. SAPS has been notified about the incident.
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