Man Dies From Smoke Inhalation From Braai Stand Inside House After Chilling With Friends in Eastern Cape

• An Eastern Cape man was discovered dead in his bed by his friends with a braai stand in his room and police are investigating
• Police in the area have opened an inquest docket and said the man is suspected to have died from smoke inhalation on Monday night
• People are urged to be cautious during cold winter nights while using electrical equipment or open flames, as they pose a fire risk

EASTERN CAPE - Police are investigating an inquest docket after a man was found dead with a braai stand in his room on Monday, 25 July. The man is suspected of having died from smoke inhalation.

He had a braai with his friends and then took the braai stand into his room to keep warm. According to TimesLIVE, the incident happened in Kariega in the Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the man’s friends went looking for him on Tuesday and found his body in bed.

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He urged people to be cautious during cold winter nights while using electrical equipment or open flames. Beetge said communities are urged to use these methods responsibly and safely as they pose a fire risk. The victim’s name cannot yet be released until his next of kin is informed, Algoa FM reported.

South Africans react to the death:

@MakwidiBrandon said:

“So the smoke inhalation?”

@james_mbuso commented:

“It was a farewell braai party for his friends. Just to say goodbye my friends, may his soul RIP. He planned it if you just think about it.”

@BackOnYourTL posted:

“This is why theory is also important.”

@TheBrolli added:

“Never touch another man’s braai.”

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Source: Briefly News