On a quiet night in Shallcross, Durban, a devastating house fire took the lives of Donovan and Rachel Chetty, a beloved couple known for their leadership and faith. Nine others were injured. A neighbor kicked in the door trying to help. But the flames moved faster than anyone could react.

It’s a chilling reminder: fires don’t wait, and they don’t warn.

Most people believe they’ll have time to escape, that they’ll smell smoke, hear the crackle, make it downstairs. But real fires don’t give second chances. Without alarms, clear escape routes, or preparation, even a safe-looking home becomes a trap.

We can’t undo tragedies. But we can learn from them.

This isn’t just a story - it’s a wake-up call.

Check your alarms. Know your exits. Talk to your family. And let Max Fire Alert guide you, step by step, room by room , so that "it won’t happen to me" doesn’t become your last thought.

Protect your home. Protect your people. With Max Fire Alert.

LINK: https://iol.co.za/thepost/2025-07-30-tragic-house-fire-claims-lives-of-prominent-couple/