Toddler killed in Joburg house fire
Emergency services in Johannesburg have confirmed the death of a toddler following a fire at a house in Ferreirasdorp.
The blaze in the 7-bedroom home, which was occupied by squatters, broke out on Thursday evening.
Emergency services spokesperson Xolile Khumalo says they found a child, believed to be 2 years old, who was burnt to death.
No other injuries were reported.
Khumalo says the police are conducting investigations into the circumstances that led to the fire.
“The City of Johannesburg EMS urges residents to be extra cautious when using candles, various lighting sources and electrical appliances. They are also urged not to leave these lighting sources and appliances unattended. Electrical appliances are to be switched off during load shedding to avoid fire incidents.”
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