Free State police say they are investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed 19 vehicles during the annual Bethlehem air show.
Police spokesperson Cpt Loraine Earle confirmed that one person was injured in the fire on Saturday afternoon.
“Nine of the 19 cars were completely burned. The numbers could rise as the investigation continues and police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and whether anyone is held responsible.
“There is one person who was injured while trying to move his vehicle. He has been admitted to a hospital in Bethlehem,” she said.
According to an eyewitness, Teboho Diphoko, the incident spoiled an educational and entertaining event.
“The event was entertaining as we were taught about pilots and aircraft types until it was announced that a car parked outside was on fire. A few minutes later it was announced that eight cars had caught fire, then it was 10.
“We quickly went outside because it was getting serious. I don’t know if anyone got hurt because we were all inside watching the planes in the sky,” he said.
According to Arrive Alive, the fire started when someone tried to start a fire to roast meat.
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