TRAFFIC ALERT: Fire breaks out in CBD, please avoid area
JOBURG - Motorists urged to avoid Cnr De Villiers and Rissik streets in Johannesburg.
The City of Joburg has warned motorists to avoid the corner of De Villiers and Rissik streets in Joburg inner city after a fire broke out at a block of flats.
Robert Mulaudzi, EMS spokesperson, confirmed that there had been no injuries and the fire had been contained. Metro police are currently on the scene, and all occupants have been taken to safety.
The cause of the fire is unknown and police are still investigating.
#JoburgFire We're on scene of a structural fire at Cnr Rissik & De Villiers in the Joburg CBD, pls avoid the area. The fire has been contained, some occupants of the building have been taken out safely, firefighters currently conducting further search & rescue.Pic via @Adolph_89 pic.twitter.com/CTmmzIt9uT
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) August 16, 2018
The scene of a building fire on corner De Villiers and Rissik Street #InnerCity prior to the arrival of @CityofJoburgEMS 👩🏼🚒👨🏾🚒🚒
@JMPDSafety 👮🏾♀️👮🏼and @SAPoliceService 👮🏾♀️👮🏼 are on the scene 🚔
Please avoid the area 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ZQMRTEBQLG
— Joburg Public Safety (@CoJPublicSafety) August 16, 2018
@CityofJoburgEMS responding to a building on fire in @Joburg CBD corner De Villiers and Rissik Street no injuries reported at this stage @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) August 16, 2018
Also, read: Still no fire engine for Northview residents
Residents are advised to avoid the Rissik Street area of the #InnerCity@CityofJoburgEMS 🚒 and @JMPDSafety 🚓 are in attendance.
Please ensure routes are clear for emergency vehicles to pass 🚨 https://t.co/sQeTCNZEX8
— Joburg Public Safety (@CoJPublicSafety) August 16, 2018
This is a developing story, more details to follow.
