Vehicle destroyed in fire
A vehicle owner’s nightmare: flames engulfed the car during the fire on 22 October.
Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after it began smoking shortly after 12:30. What started as smoke soon turned into a vehicle owner’s nightmare as flames engulfed the car.
Thaba Fire and Rescue and the TLM Waterberg district firefighting team arrived at the scene at approximately 13:05. By then, the vehicle was already engulfed in flames. Despite the firefighters’ efforts, the vehicle was completely destroyed. Thaba Fire and Rescue left the scene shortly before 14:00.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Foul play is suspected but has not been confirmed. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.