Weltevreden Park neighbours jump in to put out fire
Upon arrival to the scene it was found that a car in the garage was engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading to the wooden beams.
Various emergency groups responded to a call alerting them of a property that was on fire in Without Avenue, Weltevreden Park on the morning of Saturday, 1 February.
Responders from Community Support Services (CSS), EC Security, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Honeydew CPF, Emer-g-Med, ER24 and City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS), Florida Fire station 20, responded to the call.
Upon arrival at the scene it was found that a car in the garage was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading to the wooden beams.
Responders on scene, with the help of neighbours, jumped in and started hosing down the fire with hosepipes.
They managed to contain the fire and put most of it out by the time CoJ EMS arrived.
“Well done to all members who jumped in to assist a fellow community member. It could have been a lot worse, but the quick reaction from all members definitely saved the day,” said Honeydew CPF Public Relations Officer, Michael Steyn.
Florida FIre station 20 members dampened the last bit and also checked the house to ensure that the fire is completely out.
