ARTICLES RELATING TO FIRES

Fire rages at Russian military base

2013-06-18 23:44

A huge fire is raging at a Russian military base leaving 11 hospitalised and causing 6 000 to be evacuated.

Man burnt beyond recognition in shack fire

2013-06-15 22:24

A man has been burned beyond recognition after his shack caught fire in Ivory Park, say Johannesburg emergency management services.

Factory on fire in Johannesburg

2013-06-04 12:41

Firefighters are trying to extinguish a fire at a factory on Main Reef Road in Benrose, according to Johannesburg emergency services.

Patients evacuated after hospital fire

2013-05-28 19:21

More than 100 patients have been evacuated from Dihlabeng Hospital, in Bethlehem, after a fire in its kitchen, says the Free State health department.

Johannesburg school hall gutted in fire

2013-05-23 07:40

A fire has caused extensive damage to the hall of a school in Saxonwold, according to Johannesburg emergency management services.

2 000 homeless after fire

2013-05-19 12:15

More than 2 000 people have been left homeless after a fire razed an informal settlement in Durban.

Fire at Joburg shopping centre

2013-05-17 22:48

A fire at the Broadacres Shopping Centre in northern Johannesburg has been brought under control, emergency services say.

Man dies in Cape Town fire

2013-05-12 14:31

A man has been killed in Philippi in a fire, the City of Cape Town has said.

Pregnant woman, child die in CT fire

2013-05-05 18:01

A pregnant woman and her 2-year-old daughter have died in a fire in Vrygrond, Cape Town, the city's disaster management says.

83 left homeless by shack fires

2013-05-05 09:46

About 83 people have been left homeless in three separate incidents of shack fires in Johannesburg.

US firefighters battle raging wildfire

2013-05-04 14:26

Firefighters have deployed ground crews overnight to battle a raging southern California wildfire that nearly tripled in size as it threatened 4 000 homes.

Man dies in Riverlea shack fire

2013-05-02 08:18

A man has died in a shack fire which destroyed about 80 shacks in Riverlea, Johannesburg, the city’s emergency services says.

Family relieved after girl's skin graft op

2013-04-26 08:51

The father of a 5-year-old Gauteng girl who underwent a cloned skin graft after receiving third-degree burns on 35% of her body says he is very happy with the outcome of the operation.

Crèche with kids inside set on fire

2013-04-25 09:10
84 comments

Residents in Mfuleni in the Western Cape have tried to set alight a crèche while children were inside it because they were angry that city officials took their shacks down.

Gauteng should tackle shack fires: DA

2013-04-16 13:49

The Gauteng government should do more to prevent shack fires in informal settlements, the DA says, after four children burnt to death in a shack fire in Germiston.

3 children die in Germiston blaze

2013-04-16 08:47

Three children have died in Germiston after the shack they were sleeping in caught fire overnight, according to Ekurhuleni emergency services.

Kempton Park blast leaves 6 seriously hurt

2013-04-10 09:50

An explosion at a factory in Spartan, Kempton Park, has left at least six people injured and, according to a witness, caused the building to collapse.

2 killed in Eastern Cape shack blaze

2013-04-05 14:41

Two men have died when their shack burnt down at the Skiet informal settlement in the Eastern Cape.

3 dead, 47 displaced in Cape fires

2013-04-01 10:31

Three people have been killed and 47 people have been left homeless after several fires in Cape Town over the Easter weekend, the city's disaster risk management centre says.

Woodmead fire 'an act of God'

2013-03-29 18:21
103 comments

The organisers of a religious event in Woodmead, Northern Johannsburg, where 25 cars caught fire, don't suspect any foul play, a report says.

Cars on fire in Woodmead parking lot

2013-03-29 12:33

At least 12 cars are on fire at a parking lot in Woodmead Drive, paramedics and Johannesburg emergency services say.

Owner burnt saving pet shop animals

2013-03-27 09:00

The owner of a Witbank pet shop is in a serious condition in hospital after he ran into his burning shop to save his exotic animals, according to a report.

Shack fire DA's fault, says ANC

2013-03-16 19:00
335 comments

The fire that left two people dead and over 4 000 people displaced in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch is the DA's fault, the ANC says.

Gallery

Fire destroys 600 shacks

2013-03-15 15:08

Two people died and 600 shacks were destroyed in the Cape Winelands after a fire ripped through an informal settlement. Watch.

1 comments 4468 Views

100 homeless after Cape Town fire

2013-03-02 16:02

A fire burning near Milnerton, in Cape Town, has left 100 people homeless, the City of Cape Town says.

 

Boy, 5, dies in Soweto fire

2013-06-18 07:34

A 5-year-old boy has burnt to death in a fire at his home in Emdeni, Soweto, say emergency workers.

Pilot killed while fighting Mpuma blaze

2013-06-10 10:59

A pilot has died while fighting a fire in the Piet Retief area in Mpumalanga over the weekend.

Cape Town mall evacuated after fire

2013-05-30 19:52

Cavendish Square shopping mall has been evacuated because of a fire in its airconditioning system, Cape Town fire and rescue service says.

Woman injured in townhouse fire

2013-05-26 14:16

An elderly woman had to be taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation in a fire at a townhouse in Benoni.

3 killed in Free State fire

2013-05-20 13:31

Two women and a child have died when their shack caught fire near Hennenman, Free State police say.

Cops probe cause of shopping centre blaze

2013-05-18 08:17

Police are probing the cause of a blaze that ripped through the Broadacres Shopping Centre in northern Johannesburg, a report says.

5 hurt in Hout Bay gas blast

2013-05-14 09:29

Five people have been injured in an explosion at a fish and chip shop in Hout Bay, Cape Town, according to a report.

Man dies trying to save pets from fire

2013-05-08 09:55

An 84-year-old Springs man has died after rushing back into his burning house to try and save his dogs and parrots.

California wildfire almost contained

2013-05-05 14:45

A big cool-down in weather has calmed a huge wildfire burning in Southern California coastal mountains and firefighters worked to cut kilometres of containment lines while conditions were favourable.

Firefighters battle California wildfire

2013-05-04 22:26

Firefighters deployed ground and air crews for another day battling a raging southern California wildfire that threatened 4 000 homes.

Wildfire rages in California

2013-05-03 07:57

A wildfire fanned by gusty winds has raged along the fringes of southern California communities, forcing the evacuation of homes and a university while setting recreational vehicles ablaze.

Man dies in shack fire

2013-04-28 13:22

A man has died after his shack caught alight in the Lawley informal settlement, south of Johannesburg.

Dozens die in hospital fire in Russia

2013-04-26 07:18

A fire at a psychiatric hospital in the Moscow region has killed 38 people, mostly psychiatric patients, many of whom were trapped inside behind barred windows.

20 homeless after Gauteng blaze

2013-04-21 09:41

At least 20 people have been left homeless after a fire destroyed 20 shacks at an informal settlement in Coronationville, west of Johannesburg, emergency services say.

4 children killed in Germiston blaze

2013-04-16 12:23

The body of a fourth child has been found in the debris of a shack which burnt down overnight, Ekurhuleni emergency services say.

Kempton Park factory roof collapses in blaze

2013-04-10 11:06

A roof at the Oricol factory in Spartan, Kempton Park, has collapsed amidst flames leaving six people injured, two of whom sustained critical injuries.

Man dies in shack fire

2013-04-07 08:54

An 18-year-old man has died in a shack fire in the Rekgaratlhile township in Stella.

Cape Town fires claim 1

2013-04-03 10:00

A man has died and others were left homeless in two Cape Town fires, a city official says.

100+ displaced by Cape Town fires

2013-03-30 20:11

Hundreds of people have been left displaced in a number of fires in Cape Town, the city's disaster risk management says.

25 cars destroyed in Woodmead fire

2013-03-29 15:00

A fire that destroyed around 25 cars in Woodmead has been extinguished, say emergency services.

Shack fires leave families homeless

2013-03-29 09:10

Shack fires left scores of families homeless in Duncan Village, Eastern Cape police have said.

Kya Sands fire brought under control

2013-03-18 07:41

A fire that broke out at a factory in Kya Sands near Randburg has been contained, according to Johannesburg emergency officials.

Winelands fire leaves 3 000 homeless

2013-03-15 22:11

More than 3 000 people have been left homeless after a fire near Stellenbosch, disaster management services say.

Fire destroys 600 shacks in winelands

2013-03-15 14:41

Two people have died and 600 shacks were destroyed in the Cape Winelands after a fire ripped through an informal settlement.

Fire at mine still burns as work goes on

2013-02-26 13:39

The fire at Sibanye Gold Beatrix mine, in Welkom, has not been extinguished, but production has resumed in unaffected areas.

Search for more news:  

 
Traffic
Lottery
 
  • Thursday Citrusdal - 16:22 PM
    Road name: N7
    ROADWORKS - stop / go controls in operation between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam (until 2014)
  • Monday Ventersburg - 05:24 AM
    Road name: N1
    ROADWORKS - construction works are underway with a deviation in operation just north of the town centre
 
More traffic reports...
 

Property [change area]

Travel - Look, Book, Go!

Aquarius Suites - Blouberg Strand, Cape Town

Spend 2 nights for R2 710 per person sharing at Aquarius Suites - Blouberg. The special includes accommodation, return flights, airport taxes, car rental and local travel insurance.

Book now!

Kalahari.com - shop online today

Buy 2 or more Deon Meyer titles & get 30% off

Get 30% off Deon Meyer’s greatest reads when you buy 2 or more of his books from this catalogue. Shop now!

3 CDs for R99

Sing along to the with great music legends, get 3 CDs for R99. Shop now!

The latest DVDs on pre-order!

Get the hottest DVD titles the moment they release and experience the best movie entertainment in the comfort of your own home. Shop now!

MotoGP 13 – coming 21 June

Get the official video game of one of the most famous brands in sports, get on the ride to be the world champion. Available for PC, PS, Xbox & PS VITA. Pre-order now!

gobii 7” colour LCD eReader + R160 eBook voucher

Read eBooks, watch videos and listen to music with this great eReader, now only R799. Buy now.

OLX Free Classifieds [change area]

Blackberry z10 (1 day old)

For Sale, Cell Phones - Accessories in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Urgent Sale

Vehicles, Motorcycles - Scooters in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 13

Aupairs

Jobs, Au pairs & nannies in South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg. Date May 12

There are new stories on the homepage. Click here to see them.
 
News24
English
Afrikaans
isiZulu
|  OLX  |  PriceCheck  |  Property24  |  Kalahari.com  |  Careers24

Hello 

Create Profile

Creating your profile will enable you to submit photos and stories to get published on News24.


Please provide a username for your profile page:

This username must be unique, cannot be edited and will be used in the URL to your profile page across the entire 24.com network.

Settings

Location Settings

News24 allows you to edit the display of certain components based on a location. If you wish to personalise the page based on your preferences, please select a location for each component and click "Submit" in order for the changes to take affect.








Facebook Sign-In

Hi News addict,

Join the News24 Community to be involved in breaking the news.

Log in with Facebook to comment and personalise news, weather and listings.