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Tragedy as family dies in Methodist church fire in Eastern Cape

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A couple and their three children, aged between 3 and 11, have been found dead after a fire in a Methodist church mission house in Askeaton, near Cala, on Thursday night.

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A couple and their three children, aged between 3 and 11, have been found dead after a fire in a Methodist church mission house in the Eastern Cape.A resident alerted officers to the fire in Askeaton, near Cala, on Thursday night.“Only one person, believed to be a domestic worker aged 28, was rescued. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical care.An inquest docket has been opened.

Anyone with information regarding the cause of the fire is asked to contact the Cala police station on 047-877-0132 or Crime Stop on 08600-10111. Tip-offs can also be submitted using the MySAPS app.

 

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