Three siblings miraculously escape from a burning house
Two minors and an 18-year-old escaped unscathed when a two bedroomed house they were sleeping in caught fire at Mmakanke lands in Kweneng District.
The incident happened on Christmas eve when whilst the parents were partying the night away at a local bar.
According to Molepolole Police Station Commander, Superintendent Benedict Matlho, when the 39-year-old mother returned home around midnight, she was shocked to find people gathered at her yard, helping to extinguish the fire.
“We received the report on Christmas Day. Though it is a two-roomed house, only one room where the children were sleeping caught fire. It is alleged that the fire was ignited by a candle the trio was using in the single room,” said Matlho.
The police boss said the trio however managed to escape the raging inferno, and their distressed shouting woke up the neighbours who quickly helped to put out the fire.
There were no serious injuries sustained by the trio, save for minor burns to the 12 year old nephew.
However, nothing was salvaged from the house. A chest of drawers, blankets, two beds and cash amounting to P600 all burnt to ashes.
Matlho warned against the dangers of leaving minors unguarded especially if families are using candles.
“It is disturbing as majority of incidents are associated with entertainment especially at night, people are killed, raped and some are robbed while from entertainment,” said a concerned Matlho.
