THE spread of the Bayhead warehouse #DurbanFire has been contained, thanks to a plan to separate the hot zone from the flammable wares.
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A message sent out to emergency respondents today from Disaster Management stated that the hot zone was successfully separated from the hay bales and and ammonium.
“A grader was brought in for this purpose. Thus fire spread has been contained. So the flame is restricted to the wax section currently.
#DurbanFire shows how vulnerable we are‚ say Durban South residents https://t.co/kt0lUZEF60 pic.twitter.com/9XyF7ILXj0
— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) March 25, 2017
In essence, the plan is to allow the wax to burn out,” it read.
“The SW wind is prevalent today but not as strong as yesterday and is estimated at just under 20km.
Rainfall or overcast conditions are the order of the day. However it will be light showers.
Our advisories will be to disseminate information regarding filtering of air if the plume drops. Currently it is tracking out to sea and still fairly high. Any change of plan will be communicated promptly.”
Read: City, KZN authorities keep an eye on air quality in light of #DurbanFire
White rectangle in the bottom left – that's the #Durbanfire warehouse. Little white circle in the top right -Moses Mabhida stadium. pic.twitter.com/hw4keganxG
— Marc Oswell (@marcozzie) March 25, 2017
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