A shipping container packed with fireworks caught alight in the Verulam CBD – KZN a short while ago (Tuesday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance after smoke was seen billowing from the storage container. Moments later, the fireworks inside began erupting. Firefighters are currently on scene (15:03) and are working to extinguish the blaze. The shipping container is situated in close proximity to a business complex The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.
In the interest of public safety, Metro Police Officers have requested that a section of the road be closed.
Shipping Container Loaded With Fireworks Catches Alight: Verulam CBD – KZNhttps://t.co/Ai50YYO8cJ#ArriveAlive #Fireworks pic.twitter.com/xvRBnr3dx0
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