City of Cape Town Firefighters were targeted on Saturday, while trying to extinguish a fire at the Bonny Town Informal Settlement in Wynberg.
Fire crews responded to a call of structures
alight, just after 2a.m. According to Mayoral
Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, the first
responders quickly set to work to contain the fire, but some community members
started interfering with the crews, dispossessing them of their equipment and
verbally assaulting staff.
One officer was hit with an object from behind
during a scuffle that followed.
‘We’ve been reminded in recent days of how
devastating fires can be and the importance of rescue services in this regard.
It therefore makes absolutely no sense that anyone would want to hinder a
firefighter in the execution of their duties, while trying to save lives and
property. This type of behaviour is becoming increasingly common, and can
simply not be tolerated,’ said Smith.
Done By: Mitchum George
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