Today Dunoon Fire Today at Rough settlement was a tragic incident that engulfed the lots of areas of Dunoon. Until now, the human loss has not yet been recorded. Whereas, there is a huge loss of material and houses are reported.
Dunoon Fire Incident
The fire was reported today between 12 PM to 1 PM. The gift of the Givers teams have been deployed who are busy in controlling the fire and safety of human lives.
Firefighters At Dunoon under Attack
According to the officials and representatives of the Gift of the Givers who are present at the fire scene in Cape Town, some locals have also attached the rescue team due to unknown reasons. Further, there were two helicopters that were helping the on-ground firefighters to control the fire.
Moreover, one of the rescue workers is also admitted to the hospital due to the extreme heat of the fire. According to the witness, the fire took place on the 9th of January 2026 and was controlled in the late evening after the tremendous efforts of the firefighters.
Loss due to Fire
The fire of Dunoon has brought lots of loss to the people of Cape Town. According to the media reports almost 25 hundred people have been affected in different ways due to this fire. Moreover, on the other side, it is also reported that almost 590 of different sizes have been destroyed due to this havoc fire of Dunoon.
Note: This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
Cautions to Take in Case of a Building Fire
Alarm Immediately
- Activate the fire alarm in the first step to cautious everyone.
- Shout “Fire!” to warn others, if there is microphone, then announce in the microphone.
- Call the emergency fire service to control the fire in time.
Stay Calm
- Do not panic, remain calm and identify the fire area as well as the further extension area for timely control and exit.
- Move quickly but according to the expansion of the fire.
Check Doors for Exit
- Feel the door so that it may be warm.
- If hot, then use some tool to open the door.
- If cool, open slowly and be ready to close if there is fire or smoke.
Use Stairs to Exit
- Elevators may stop at any place due to disturbance in electricity system and may be stop at any place.
- Always use stairways for exit in case of fire in the building.
