Fire destroys luxury game lodge
2008-08-18 09:11
Johannesburg - A fire at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg destroyed large parts of the luxury holiday resort, North West police said on Monday.
"The fire started in the kitchen just after 03:00 on Monday morning and then spread to the reception area," said Captain Adele Myburgh.
"So far, 20 units have burnt down and the fire is still raging."
According to the Kwa Maritane website, there are 25 chalets and 28 cabanas, with thatched roofs, on the premises.
"I understand that they refurbished the resort two months ago, so the damage would run into millions of rands," said Myburgh.
All the guests were evacuated to a nearby lodge and nobody was injured.
The fire brigade was still on the scene at 08:00 on Monday morning trying to extinguish the blaze.
- SAPA