This afternoon whilst on routine patrol a KZNVIP Reaction Officer noticed smoke from the Trenance Manor Area and notified his control centre as he proceeded.

Upon arrival, it was noted a container in a churchyard was well alight and the KZNVIP Officer attempted to extinguish or container the fire from spreading whilst Fire Department was en route.

The Fire department arrived on the scene and swiftly extinguished the fire.

No injuries were reported by VIP Medics who also attended the scene but extensive damage was noted.

Circumstances leading up to the fire cannot be confirmed at this stage.