Guest house blaze at Witdraai: Death toll rises to nine

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Guest house blaze at Witdraai: Death toll rises to nine
Guest house blaze at Witdraai: Death toll rises to nine

The 36 year old Frans Davin who was admitted in a Hospital in Cape Town with serious burns has succumbed to his injuries. His passing was confirmed on the morning of 18 August 2020. This brings the number of people who died to nine.

Meanwhile the Forensic Fire Investigator and the Forensic Anthropologists are expected to process the scene soon. The investigation will assist in identifying burned remains discovered at the scene on 17 August 2020.

The forensic investigation will also unearth the cause of fire.

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