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How we can prevent deadly fires in South African homes

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A home is supposed to be a place of shelter, safety and security but our houses also contain a number of objects and substances that are highly flammable and can easily cause dangerous and even deadly fires.

Each year, thousands of South Africans suffer serious burn injuries from household fires.

As many as nine people will lose their lives as a result of fires each day.

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