ECSA responded to reports of a structure fire in Helderkruin

On arrival it was established that a small section of the first floor of the structure was still alight with residents trying to extinguish the fire.

Whilst residents were assisting to extinguish the fire, ECSA crews assisted with extricating entrapped residents on the first floor. We managed to extricate 3 patients who were swiftly transported to hospital by HELP 24 EMS for smoke inhalation and burns.

Resources from COJEMS & FireOps arrived on scene as well.

Unfortunately upon overhauling the structure with COJEMS & FireOps, a patient was found to have succumbed to burns and smoke inhalation.

ECSA offers its sincere condolences to the family of the patient.

ECSA would like to thank all role players who assisted.