Benny Mohlabeng, Regional Commander of the Randfontein Fire and Rescue Services confirmed the Pick n Pay Greenhills fire has been brought under control.
“At this stage only the roof caught fire. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and investigated.”
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The Herald reported earlier that residents were advised to avoid the area and that workers were evacuated following a fire and smoke at the Pick n Pay Greenhills on Wednesday afternoon, 6 November.
According to Herald journalist Tumi Riba, one person sustained burn wounds to their hands while six people had to be transported to hospital for smoke inhalation.
Pick n Pay Greenhills told the Herald on scene that they will provide comment at a later stage.
