Swift reaction from the City of Windhoek’s fire brigade prevented a catastrophe when a vehicle, locked up in a garage, caught fire in Rocky Crest. The incident happened this afternoon on St Helena Street. Had the fire not been swiftly contained, it could have spread and caused more damage to the neighbours’ properties. When the fire broke out, the owner of the house and car was said to have been enjoying her afternoon nap, and was awoken by the smell of smoke. It is not yet known what caused the fire, and an official investigation is pending.