An abandoned house was extensively damaged in a fire in Verulam – KZN today (Tuesday, 16/06/2026).
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched after thick smoke was seen emanating from a property on Ireland Street.
Upon arrival, First Responders found the derelict structure engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Ethekwini Fire & Rescue Services responded and extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire could not immediately be established.
The house had been unoccupied and vandalised by vagrants and drug users.
