TOP STORY OF THE WEEK: Three people treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Nelson Mandela Square

A fire broke out at a restaurant in Nelson Mandela Square today, 21 November.

Following reports on social media, Sandton Chronicle journalist Pieter Dempsey arrived at the scene and reported that the fire was successfully put out. Emergency services were on scene.

Three people were treated for smoke inhalation and one was transported to hospital for further observation, according to the Joburg Public Safety department.

The Michelangelo Hotel released a statement via Twitter to confirm that the fire started at an adjacent restaurant and that no damage has been done to the hotel premises.

https://twitter.com/MichHotel/status/1065196520503459840

Nelson Mandela Square also released a statement on the Sandton Chronicle Facebook page that read:

Nelson Mandela Square confirms that a fire started in a restaurant on 21 November at approximately 12pm.

The centre undertook an emergency evacuation of the premises for the safety and security of its shoppers, tenants, and staff.

The Fire Department is on site and have contained the situation. The cause of the fire will be investigated accordingly.

It is Nelson Mandela Square’s topmost priority to ensure the safety and security of all staff, tenants, and shoppers and we are working closely with the Fire Department and SAPS to maintain everyone’s wellbeing.

A part of Nelson Mandela Square has been cordoned off. Photo: Pieter Dempsey

Many people took to social media to share their videos and reports of the fire: 

https://twitter.com/TheSt1ck/status/1065179741412605954