‘Skeem Saam’ Crew Member Hospitalised After Fire Breaks Out on Set, SA Devastated

Mzansi has been left concerned after a fire reportedly broke out on the set of Skeem Saam at Sasani Studios leaving one crew member hospitalised.

This is not the first time that a tragic incident has occurred on the set of a TV show with a crew member passing away after being injured in an accident on the set of Scandal!.

Crew member hospitalised after fire breaks out on ‘Skeem Saam’ set

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela reported the incident on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday 24 February.

According to Mphela, an unnamed crew member was hospitalised after being injured when fire broke out at the set of Skeem Saam during the shooting of an episode.

Explaining the incident, Mphela said the crew member sustained injuries after being stuck in the studio. While the individual’s condition was not disclosed, they are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Mphela didn’t reveal the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage caused by the inferno.

It is also unclear if the incident will affect the shooting of Skeem Saam episodes.

Mzansi reacts to news fire broke out on ‘Skeem Saam’ set In the comments, netizens reacted to the news with a mixture of humour and worry.

While some joked that the fire was part of a Skeem Saam storyline, others were concerned about the frequency of accidents at Sasani Studios.

Others were worried that the incident would affect the shooting of Skeem Saam episodes.