Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has expressed shock after two separate incidents this week in which firefighters were shot at.
In one incident, while responding to a structural fire in Uitsig, they were also stoned.
Another crew came under attack in Greenville, Kraaifontein.
Although the firefighters escaped injury, their firefighting vehicles were damaged and rendered inoperable.
The City of Cape Town says it shocked after firefighters were shot at in two separate incidents this week. #sabcnews
— SAfm news (@SAfmnews) October 6, 2023
“While firefighters are accustomed to risking their lives on a daily basis against unforgiving flames they’re not trained to handle direct violent attacks by these criminals while responding to emergencies. The trauma inflicted on members in this regard is unacceptable.
“The City will give a reward of up to R5 000 for information including cell phone videos that may lead to such perpetrators and lead to their arrest,” SABC News quoted Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security as saying.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
