At approximately 10:04 AM, the KZN VIP Control Centre received reports of a residential house fire at Earlbridge Grove. Emergency response teams were immediately dispatched, including KZN VIP Response Officers, Tactical Units, and Medical Personnel.
Upon arrival, KZN VIP teams made contact with concerned community members at the scene. It was reported that a female resident was asleep at the time of the incident and was awakened by the smell of smoke. Upon investigation, she discovered that the house was already engulfed in flames. The origin of the fire remains unconfirmed, but the blaze spread rapidly, cutting off exits and trapping the occupants inside.
The woman acted quickly, taking her child and seeking refuge in the bathroom. Fortunately, her brother, who was outside the premises, noticed the smoke and broke the bathroom window, enabling the mother and child to escape safely.
Both individuals were treated on scene for smoke inhalation, while the brother received medical attention for injuries to his hand sustained during the rescue.
All relevant emergency services were in attendance and the situation was brought under control swiftly and professionally.
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