Fire breaks out at Correctional Services head office in Tshwane [VIDEO]

No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) head office in Tshwane.

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that the fire started in the West Wing Block of its Head Office, the Poyntons Building, in the early hours of Sunday evening.

Watch the fire at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) building in Tshwane

FIRE INCIDENT AT CORRECTIONAL SERVICES HEAD OFFICE

Statement

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that a fire broke out in the West Wing Block of its Head Office, Poyntons Building in the early evening of 8 September 2024.

The incident affected the sixth… pic.twitter.com/PvyoLJs4LZ

— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) September 8, 2024

Investigations

Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the blaze affected the sixth floor of the building.

“The City of Tshwane Emergency Services responded promptly, and the fire has since been fully extinguished. An investigation will be launched to establish the cause of the fire.

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“DCS can confirm that no injuries were reported, and all personnel present in the building have been safely accounted for. The safety of our employees and the security of our facilities remain a top priority. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” Nxumalo said.

Bethlehem Airshow fire

Meanwhile, police are investigating an incident in which at least 19 vehicles were burned at the Bethlehem Airshow in the Free State after a fire got out of control.

One person was injured while trying to move his vehicle.

It is suspected that the fire was started by someone who was trying to braai meat at the event on Saturday.

Police spokesperson Captain Loraine Earle told The Citizen that, of the vehicles damaged, nine were “completely burned out”.

Vehicles destroyed

“On 7 September 2024 at about 14:00 it was reported that a fire started outside the area where the Bethlehem Airshow took place. The fire spread rapidly in the strong windy conditions.  It is reported that 19 vehicles were damaged, of which nine were completely burned.

“The numbers could rise as the investigation continues. From the Bethlehem report there is one person who was injured when he tried to move his vehicle. He was admitted to a hospital in Bethlehem,” said Earle.

Earle said  police have opened an enquiry docket to look into the cause of the fire to determine if anybody will be held accountable.

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