BY OBAKENG MAJE
Wolmaransstad- A 60 year-old man died after his bedroom caught fire, North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said.

Moleko said the incident took place in Wolmaransstad, North West on Thursday.

She said family members were asleep and one of them noticed a smoke coming out of one of bedrooms.

“A 60 year-old man died in a fire after one of family members noticed smoke coming out of his bedroom. The member rushed to the room and allegedly found the deceased’s be on fire and he feet burnt” Moleko said.

She said the fire was extinguished but the man was certified dead by paramedics after he suffered burnt wounds on his feet.

“The cause of fire is still unknown and a case of inquest was opened and investigation continues,” she concludes.-TDN
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