KIMBERLEY – No injuries were reported after a fire caused damage of hundreds of thousands of rands this morning in Hadison Park, Kimberley.

According to Thabo Mothibi of the Communication Unit of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, the municipality’s Emergency Services responded to a residential house fire in Hadison Park on Wednesday 30 September.

The emergency call was received at approximately 09:38, after which Leading Firefighter Brendon Marthinus responded with a crew of five firefighters. The crew arrived on the scene at approximately 09:46, with Safety Officer Ryno Griesel also on the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters found members of the Neighbourhood Watch and members of the public attempting to contain the fire using a garden hose and buckets of water.

The fire brigade immediately commenced fire-fighting operations and the fire was brought under control and fully extinguished at approximately 10:15, Mothibi said.

The cause and circumstances surrounding the fire remain under investigation.

The Sol Plaatje Emergency Services expressed its sincere appreciation to the community, particularly the Neighbourhood Watch and members of the public, for their alertness and prompt action prior to the arrival of the brigade.

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How to report an emergency

Griesel emphasised the importance of a prompt and accurate emergency call. He said that by reporting an emergency promptly and providing complete and accurate information to the emergency control centre, emergency response teams can be dispatched as quickly and efficiently as possible.

When reporting a fire or other emergency, members of the public are requested to:

• Remain calm and speak clearly.
• Move away from noisy backgrounds where possible.
• Provide complete and accurate information:
  • exact street address of the incident
  • nearest cross street or intersection
  • suburb
  • prominent landmarks (church, school, shopping centre, business)
  • telephone number you are calling from or where you can be reached
• Answer the operator’s questions as accurately as possible.
• Remain on the line until the operator has obtained all necessary information.

• The emergency contact number is 053 832 2222.

Residents are urged to use the emergency number responsibly and to report fires and other serious emergencies without delay.