Seven dead in Chatsworth house fire

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CHATSWORTH - Five people died in a fire that swept through a house in Chatsworth on Friday morning, KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services said.

A sixth person who apparently lived in the Erica Road home had not yet been found, spokesman Robert McKenzie said.

"As to if this person was home at the time of the fire is still trying to be established."

The fire fully engulfed the house but was brought under control by firefighters.

The cause was unknown and an investigation by authorities had begun.

http://mobi.enca.com/south-africa/five-dead-chatsworth-fire
 
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CHATSWORTH FIRE DEATH TOLL UP TO SEVEN

The death toll in a fire that swept through a house in Chatsworth on Friday morning has risen to seven, KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services said.

"Sadly at this stage the remains of another two people have been found in the house, which increases the death toll from [five]... to seven souls," spokesman Robert McKenzie said.

The fire engulfed the Erica Road home earlier but was brought under control by firefighters.

The cause of the fire was unknown and an investigation by authorities had begun, said McKenzie.

African National Congress provincial spokesman Bongani Tembe said it was believed a gas cylinder exploded in the house around 4am.

This could not be confirmed by authorities.

"We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims," said Tembe.

"We call on our comrades in the area, government, and neighbours to lend a helping hand to the friends and relatives of the deceased."


Source : Sapa /mar/jk/lp
Date : 06 Jun 2014 13:50
 
I know Erica Road very well, the picture in the article is of some shacks though.Very sad, must have started while everyone was asleep.
 
I used to travel around Erica Road. Sad to see something like this.
 
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