Picture: Tshwane Emergency Service Department
Flames flared up at a rapid pace at a rental storage facility in Sunnyside, Pretoria, on Thursday.
The facility housed several rooms filled with a wide range of products, from cars to computers.
The flammable items in the storerooms contributed to the fire’s intensity, which made it spread quickly from one room to another.
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According to Tshwane Emergency Service Department acting spokesperson Lindsay Zwelithini Mnguni, the fire at the storage facility on Troye Street was reported to the City of Tshwane Emergency Services Call Centre at 6:14am.
“Upon arrival, firefighters began with operations and called for backup as the fire was spreading fast to the 40 storage rooms,” said Mnguni.
She said additional resources were brought from the Central Fire Station consisting of a ladder, breathing apparatus, and the district commander’s unit.
The firemen first worked on containing the blaze to prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. About three hours later, the fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.
It is not yet known how the fire started.
“Members of the public are urged to be cautious during winter to ensure the safety and well-being of people, animals, and property,” said Mnguni.
The following precautionary measures are advised:
“The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department will continue to monitor updates by the South African Weather Service and issue further notices where necessary.”
To report any fire incident, call 107 toll-free or call 012 358 6300/6400.
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