St Francis Bay blaze, 13 houses affected, police probe arson

South African Police Service

St Francis Bay blaze, 13 houses affected, police probe arson
St Francis Bay blaze, 13 houses affected, police probe arson. Photo: SAPS

Police are investigating a case of arson, and are looking for two men who are believed were calming bees with smoke when the fire broke out in St Francis Bay.

On Thursday, 22 August 2019 around 13:00, a woman alleged that she saw two men with a beehive in the open field, behind Lyme Road North, St Francis Bay. She further said that one of the men was wearing a blue overall and another was pushing a bicycle.

It is alleged that upon seeing the smoke was turning into fire, both men ran away. A team of firefighters and volunteers managed to contain the blaze that left 13 houses affected.

Police are urging anyone with information that could assist with their investigation to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Lwazi Solombela at 071 475 1831. The information may also be shared anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service