It is alleged that the house owner died two years ago and the house is now being used by drug peddlers, prostitutes and illegal immigrants.
According to a resident who requested to remain anonymous, for fear of being evicted, the fire was started by a woman following a dispute with a male resident.
Boksburg SAPS spokesperson Lieut Mathanda Ngobese says the female suspect has been identified.
“Police are looking for the suspect known only as ‘Joy’, and her friend who have since not been seen at the house,” says Ngobese.
Investigation is still underway.
EMS spokesperson Roggers Mamaila says the cause of the fire has still not been determined.
“At 11:20am Leon Ferreira Fire Station received a call from our dispatching centre; on their arrival the house was ablaze. Back up from Boksburg central was requested and the fire was contained from spreading to adjacent buildings by both stations,” says Mamaila.
