Plumes of thick black smoke is billowing from the Clover Estcourt Branch. It is believed that a fire broke out about an hour ago.
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Due to the safety risk posed no one is being allowed into the factory, besides emergency personnel. All employees have since been evacuated from the factory located in Loskop Road.
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Emergency services are on scene at the moment.
A source known to the Estcourt News said: “The fire has destroyed the factory and the damage is severe but firefighters are trying to prevent the fire from spreading at this point.”
Cause of the fire unknown at this stage.
Help is being sought from local businesses like Evowood and N3TC to help bring water.
This story is developing and will be updated with new information once received.
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