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GRAAFF-REINET NEWS AND VIDEO - The swift action by Graaff-Reinet's fire services, traffic services and SAPS prevented a house on Vink Street, Koebergville, from burning down this morning (17 June).
The fire started in one of the rooms.
Homeowner Daphne Koopman was at work during the incident, and said her two children, aged 10 and 13, where home. Their 15-year-old friend was visiting.
Neighbours saw smoke coming from the inside of the house and called the fire brigade. Together with traffic officials and the police, they were on the scene within minutes.
The fire was extinguished, but linen and other furniture was damaged. The inside walls also have fire damage, but the fire brigade managed to stop the fire from reaching the outside of the house.
The extent of the damage or cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed by officials.
Watch a video below.
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