AS firefighters work to contain the three-day fire in Rossburgh, Durbanites have voiced their concerns with the health-implications of the inferno.
A black cloud has hung over the city this weekend, and soot from the flames has ended up on buildings, vehicles and in pools – among other places. The rainfall over the past few days has not allayed locals’ concerns, as soot has even darkened puddles of rain water. Since Friday, people have been posting pictures of the soot and expressing their fears of how exposure to the smoke could harm them.
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RT #durbanfire burning plastics release of highly toxic carcinogenic dioxins – brought down by rain? Answers please
— FixDurban (@FixDurban) March 25, 2017
Yoh, the air smells badly of smoke and soot now. #durbanfire
— Cathalyst (Taylor’s Version). (@cathjenkin) March 25, 2017
#DurbanFire Anyone else's chest feeling tight? This smoke smelling rain has got me coughing non stop
— Zamawosiyana Zama (@zamawosiyanaza1) March 25, 2017
What's this doing to the air we have been breathing for the last 24 hours ? #DurbanFire
— Mino – The Heckler_mobile Plug👨🏽💻 (@Mino_SM) March 25, 2017
Our pool yesterday. We want full disclosure about the toxicity of what's engulfing our air. This is extremely concerning. #durbanfire pic.twitter.com/zvTmpZh8Pl
— Cuizine (@CuizineAfrica) March 25, 2017
The eThekwini Municipality have advised the public of what to do should the large plume of smoke descend to street level. “In the event that members of the community come into contact with the smoke, they are advised to stay indoors and close windows and doors (shelter in place) and ensure that air conditioning systems are switched off,” a statement released by the City through social media read.
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