The Centurion CERT team responded to an emergency call at a residential home in Lyttleton, Centurion. A devastating fire had broken out, causing extensive damage to the property.
A brave man in his forties, after ensuring his wife and children were safely evacuated from the home, sustained smoke inhalation, and was transported to the hospital in a stable condition.
The rapid response of the Tshwane Emergency Services Department and the Lyttleton CPF was instrumental in bringing the blaze under control and extinguishing it before it could spread further.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, and investigators from the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department will be conducting a thorough investigation.
