IN PICTURES: 8 injured and 2 airlifted from structural fire on Rivonia Boulevard
RIVONIA – Emer-G-Med tweeted paramedics responded to a gas explosion on Rivonia Boulevard on the afternoon of 30 November and multiple patients with serious injuries had been treated.
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A structural fire ravaged buildings on Rivonia Boulevard, close to 9th Avenue, in Rivonia on the afternoon of 30 November.
See the photos of the aftermath below.
Sandton Chronicle journalist, Chante Ho Hip, visited the scene of the aftermath of the fire and took this video:
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The media liaison for Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, Nana Radebe, said nine shops were impacted by the blaze.
Radebe also confirmed eight people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals with two patients airlifted.
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Earlier in the day as the news of the fire broke out, this website reported that according to Crime Air Network on Twitter, it was alleged that some have been injured in the fire and all services were on the scene.
Emer-G-Med further tweeted that they responded to a gas explosion on Rivonia Boulevard. “Multiple patients with serious injuries were treated and transported. The Netcare helicopter was activated to airlift the patient. Authorities and the fire department are still on scene,” read part of Emer-G-Med’s tweet.
RIVONIA BOULEVARD BURNS : ENTIRE CENTRE WHERE ISTANBUL RESTAURANT IS HAS BEEN RAZED BY FIRE. ALLEGED DEATHS & INJURIES, TOTALS UNKNOWN. ALL SERVICES ON SCENE. pic.twitter.com/gP7G6J133W
— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) November 30, 2019
One tweet was of the Netcare 911 helicopter landing on the scene.
https://twitter.com/bluespecgroup/status/1200756283764301832?s=20
There had been allegations on Twitter that it had taken the fire department over an hour to respond, however, this is yet to be confirmed and the Sandton Chronicle is following up on this information with relevant authorities.
Ag that early stage, some had already started to predict the cost of the damage. The Sandton Chronicle will update as soon as more information comes to light.
See some more tweets from eyewitnesses on the scene:
Structural fire corner Rivonia Blvd & 9th Ave in Sandton at the Istanbul Kebab & Shawarma Rest.
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) November 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/MarkPilgrimZA/status/1200755136039133185?s=20
Yhooo there’s a huge fire in Rivonia. It seems to have started at the Lebanese restaurant, then Jabu Stone caught fire also. Tiger Wheel & Tyre may be next pic.twitter.com/qG9UoA3Ft3
— Rhuly (@Rhuly21) November 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/DaveHarrisIam/status/1200756524576071680?s=20
Please avoid Rivonia Boulevard, Rivonia Village and Rivonia Road. Istanbul restaurant exploded. Fire Burning rapidly. Possible fatalities, many injured.People in the area,please stay safe. #IstanbulRestaurantFire pic.twitter.com/5m2x2Gmvro
— Kitty (@kitzluvs) November 30, 2019
Big lost today around Rivonia a building catch fire pic.twitter.com/qBsRrdsu2d
— Thomas (@Thomas46404223) November 30, 2019
More updates to follow and information comes to light.
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