Paramedics were reportedly called to the scene by the Midvaal Fire Services and arrived shortly after 21:00 and found the house burning.

“Three patients were retrieved from within the house while it was still alight. A further two were found after the fire had been extinguished," said ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring.

“Unfortunately, paramedics found that the two adults and three children, including a 6-month-old baby, had succumbed to their numerous injuries. Nothing could be done for them and they were declared dead,” said Meiring.

The cause of the fire on Monday night is not clear, but local authorities are investigating.

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