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Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

In the early hours of Monday morning, 9 June, a fire broke out in a five-bedroom house in Mayfair West, Johannesburg, claiming...

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Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

In the early hours of Monday morning, 9 June, a fire broke out in a five-bedroom house in Mayfair West, Johannesburg, claiming...

Are You a Light Sleeper or a Deep Sleeper? Your Alarm Volume Might Matter

Not all alarms—or sleepers—are created equal. If you're a deep sleeper, a standard smoke alarm may not wake you in time...

The 10-Minute Home Fire Safety Challenge

Fire safety doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In just 10 minutes, you can take powerful steps to protect your home...
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They Didn’t See It Coming — No One Does Inspired by the Shallcross Fire Tragedy Powered by Max Fire Alert

On a quiet night in Shallcross, Durban, a devastating house fire took the lives of Donovan and Rachel Chetty...

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One Spark, Three Rooms Gone: How to Protect Shared Spaces

In July 2025, a fire tore through a building in Mayfair, Johannesburg, destroying a shop and three nearby rooms...

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A Mother and Child Lost. Why Early Detection Still Saves Lives

Just weeks ago in 2025, a devastating fire in Mayfair West, Johannesburg claimed the lives of a mother and her daughter...

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What If Smoke Alarms Could Talk?

Smoke alarms may be silent most of the time, but they’re working 24/7 to protect your home. If they could talk...

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Are You a Light Sleeper or a Deep Sleeper? Your Alarm Volume Might Matter

Not all alarms—or sleepers—are created equal. If you're a deep sleeper, a standard smoke alarm may not wake you in time...

Read more
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The 10-Minute Home Fire Safety Challenge

Fire safety doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In just 10 minutes, you can take powerful steps to protect your home...

Read more