Three men have died in a house fire in Wallacedene

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17 August 2025

Three young men have died in a house fire in the early morning hours, in Wallacedene in Kraaifontein. Police say the bodies of three males between 21 and 25 years were discovered among the debris after Fire and Rescue Services officials had extinguished the blaze.

Three men have died in a house fire in Wallacedene in Kraaifontein

Firefighters were called out to La Boheme Street, very early this morning. Sergeant Wesley Twigg says they’ve registered an inquest for investigation. He says the cause of the fire on 17 August 2025 has not been determined yet.

Police have registered an inquest for investigation

The Police have asked anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. You can also use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.