Watch and Listen: Meadowdale blaze spreads to recycling plant
Neighbouring businesses evacuated.
A fire that began in a field in Meadowdale has since spread to a local recycling plant, causing extensive damage and even negatively impacting on air traffic.
The blaze has engulfed the plant and affected neighboring businesses, which have had to evacuate.
@bedfordview.edenv Ward 92 Clr Kade Guerreiro is at the scene of a fire at a business premises in Meadowdale. Residents are urged to avoid the area.
Clr Kade Guerreiro announced that efforts to control the fire are in progress, including a request to Kelvin Power Station to shut down one of their lines to support firefighting operations.
As of 19:00, Eric Maloka from DEMS confirmed that the fire remains active. Four fire trucks from Ekurhuleni, along with additional units from OR Tambo Airport, are on the scene working to combat the flames.
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Emergency services, including EMPD and paramedics, are actively engaged in controlling the situation.
Residents are advised to stay away from the area and report any emergencies to 112 or 10177.
