Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) successfully contained and extinguished a fire in Jeppestown Saturday night.
The blaze broke out in a one-story building at the intersection of Anderson and Maritzburg Streets, which was filled with illegally erected shacks.
EMS reports that all shacks inside were destroyed, leading to the collapse of the roof.
One person suffered minor injuries and has been taken to the hospital, while 18 were displaced.
In light of the ongoing cold front, EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo urged residents to exercise caution with heating devices.
“There is no information whether the Building was abandoned or hijacked. EMS is cautioning residents of Johannesburg to take care of all heating and cooking devices as the cold front slowly retreats.”
-EWN
In other news – Skeem Saam’s Toby (Sicelo Buthelezi) on the run after stealing money
Toby stole some cash from his mum Evelyn’s bag and fled to Skeem Saam. He couldn’t accept that she had sold their home, and they were now living in a backroom.
Evelyn sold her house for R480 000 when she had initially wanted nothing less than R600 000. This goes to show that people make crazy decisions when they’re desperate. She sold it so she could afford to pay for Toby’s legal fees as he faces a rape charge. Read More
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