Central SA
Free State man loses his life in house #fire─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 10:18 Thu, 04 Aug 2022
A 62-year-old man from Welkom in the Free State burned to death in his home Wednesday night.
Free State police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, confirmed to OFM News that the deceased, Justinus Matsoso, was at his home in the Phomolong Village at Rheederpark, in Welkom, when neighbours saw flames of fire and screamed for help.
He says residents ensured that the fire was extinguished, however, a body with a blanket was discovered. Thakeng adds that the 62-year-old Matsoso was certified dead by Emergency Medical Services personnel.
According to Thakeng, the police have registered a case for further investigation.
