City of Joburg EMS is on scene at a factory fire in China Mart, Johannesburg. Upon arrival, firefighter crews found the building engulfed with flames, and fortunately, the occupants managed to evacuate customers.
There are currently no reports of people missing, but search and rescue will be done to ensure everyone was evacuated.
The crews have managed to contain the fire not to spread to other parts of the building.
Fire Safety will conduct preliminary investigations to determine the cause of fire when the fire is extingushed.
Issued by City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services Communications Unit
Nana Radebe-Kgiba
Spokesperson
City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services