{"id":268492,"date":"2025-10-29T09:54:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=268492"},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:06:13","slug":"multiple-homes-destroyed-no-lives-lost-in-jeffreys-bay-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/multiple-homes-destroyed-no-lives-lost-in-jeffreys-bay-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple homes destroyed, no lives lost in Jeffreys Bay fire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

JEFFREYS BAY<\/strong> – Kouga Local Municipality\u2019s Fire and Disaster Management team responded swiftly and effectively to a structural fire that broke out among informal dwellings in Tuna Street, Pellsrus, on 28 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement by the municipality, the call was received at 09:01, and the Jeffreys Bay Fire Station crew was immediately dispatched, arriving on the scene within just five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, firefighters were met with multiple informal structures engulfed in flames on both Tuna and Galjoen Streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fire spread rapidly due to the close proximity of the dwellings and the use of combustible building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reinforcements were quickly requested from Humansdorp Fire Station, and the combined efforts of both fire crews successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby RDP houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the intensity of the fire, it was brought under control by 10:09 and fully extinguished by 10:26 \u2013 less than 90 minutes after the first call was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, though several informal structures were destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of four firefighting vehicles, seven dedicated firefighters, and the Deputy Fire Chief were on the scene, with valuable support from Kouga\u2019s Civil Engineering and Water Services teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kouga Local Municipality has indicated that they will help affected residents, including the supply of blankets and mattresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, extended his gratitude to the firefighting team for their professionalism and swift response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur firefighters once again demonstrated courage, dedication, and teamwork under pressure,\u201d said Bornman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir quick and coordinated response not only contained the fire but prevented further devastation. We thank them sincerely for their outstanding service to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bornman also expressed heartfelt appreciation to members of the community who assisted during the emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many residents rushed to help extinguish the fire and safely remove furniture and personal belongings from affected homes before the flames could spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is truly inspiring to witness a community stand together in times of crisis,\u201d Bornman added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour willingness to help your neighbours in need reflects the strong spirit of unity in Pellsrus and Kouga as a whole. We are deeply grateful for your bravery and compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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