20/08/2026
𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐄
On Tuesday, 18 August, Douglasdale CPF Patrollers responded to a house fire in Benjamin Avenue, Olivedale.
On arrival, the house was already well alight, with community members doing their best to contain the fire. CPF Patrollers immediately began assisting with firefighting efforts alongside emergency services, security partners and community responders.
The fire was extensive, with much of the roof at the front of the property having already collapsed. Despite the challenging conditions, teams worked room by room to contain and extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading.
During the response, it was reported that two elderly dogs were still inside the property. CPF Patrollers and security teams searched the house and sadly located both dogs. CPR was attempted, but despite every effort, both dogs were unfortunately deceased.
The CPF bowser was used throughout the operation and, when the water supply was depleted, the team used the swimming pool on the property to refill the bowser and continued fighting the fire. When fuel was required, assistance was provided on scene, allowing the firefighting efforts to continue.
At one stage, a CPF member was overcome by smoke and required medical attention. Additional medical teams responded to assist, and thankfully the member was given the all-clear.
After several hours of intensive firefighting, the fire was finally extinguished. The property was inspected and remaining hotspots were cooled before the scene was declared safe.
This was a difficult and demanding incident, but it once again demonstrated what can be achieved when community members, CPF Patrollers, emergency services, security partners and other responders work together.
A sincere thank you to everyone who assisted at the scene, including Courier Guy - Freedom, OnArmor, Donza Security, TRSS, TAC 54, COJEMS, FireOps, HAMNET, Netcare911, Life Fourways and ER24.
Our thoughts are with the homeowners following the devastating loss of their home and their two beloved dogs.
Working together to make the Douglasdale Policing Precinct safer for all.
𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐏𝐅 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦
Donza Security
TRSS
OnArmor Security Services
FIRE OPS SA
Netcare911
ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.
Life Fourways Hospital
City of Joburg EMS
TAC 54
Douglasdale Sector 1 CPF
Douglasdale CPF Sector 2
Douglasdale CPF Sector 3
Douglasdale CPF Sector 4
