KwaZulu-Natal: At 15H23 Friday afternoon Netcare 911 Advanced Life Support paramedic Tanya Grobler heard about an out of control bush fire burning near to an animal shelter in Quarry Road Uvongo on the KZN South Coast.
Tanya raced to the scene to find a large community presence offering assistance in moving the animals to a place of safety as the smoke had caused minor breathing problems to a few of the animals which all except one were found to be perfectly healthy.
A grey feline had suffered the effects of smoke inhalation needed to be nebulised on-scene eventually making a full recovery and given the all-clear by SPCA officials.
Five members of the community had to be treated for minor smoke inhalation on scene but were found to be in a stable condition. It is believed the fire had started at a rubbish dump close to the property which spread to the bush.
The Fire and Rescue Services were on scene to douse the flames.
Well done to shelter officials and the Uvongo community members who offered assistance.
Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911
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