Macassar residents rescued a family and their baby from a burning house on Thursday morning.
According to reports, eleven teachers and staff
of the False Bay Primary School and various community members rushed towards a
burning house to help extinguish the blaze.
The teachers and staff managed to grab 14 fire
extinguishers from the school and assisted by controlling the fire while
waiting for the City of Cape Town Fire Services (fire services) to arrive.
Neighbours also jumped in and made use of a garden house in an attempt to douse
the fire. The teachers, staff and community members who all assisted managed to
enter the building and evacuate a family and their little baby from the burning
house.
Local ward councillor, Peter Helfrich, praised
local heroes and thanked them for their bravery
‘’I would like to thank the fire services and
the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management for their speedy response to
this incident, but even more so, I thank each and every staff member, teacher
and member of the community who risked their lives this (Thursday) morning to
help keep this fire under control and evacuate the family from the burning
home.’’
‘’You do not see the type of bravery and
selflessness that was displayed at this scene every day. I have so much respect
for each and every one of you. You make me proud to be a member of this
community,’’ added Helfrich.
PICTURE SUPPLIED: Councillor Peter Helfrich (in shorts), with Macassar residents at False Bay Primary SchoolDone by: Mitchum George
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