A fire completely gutted a wood & iron home in Mhlasini – KZN this afternoon (Monday).
The blaze broke out while the homeowner was away, having left briefly to bathe at a relative’s house in the nearby vicinity. Neighbours raised the alarm after noticing the house engulfed in flames, promptly contacting Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).
Upon arrival, Reaction Officers utilised a garden hose to extinguish the fire, which had posed a significant risk to a nearby house (picture 4). The cause of the fire remains unknown.
No injuries have been reported.