Property owners and managers in Johannesburg assert that the recent CBD building fire resulting from hijacking wasn’t unexpected in the least. Images-X@AdvoBarryRoux
Another residential building catches fire in Johannesburg CBD
Another building in Johannesburg has caught fire. A number of similar incidents have been reported recently.
Property owners and managers in Johannesburg assert that the recent CBD building fire resulting from hijacking wasn’t unexpected in the least. Images-X@AdvoBarryRoux
Another building in Johannesburg has caught fire, this time in Hillbrow.
The incident happened on Saturday, 23 September.
ANOTHER BUILDING ON FIRE IN JOHANNESBURG
According to City of Johannesburg Emergency Services, only one unit (a two-bedroom flat) caught fire and no casualties were reported.
In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Nana Radebe said the occupants were using a stove in one of the rooms and they forgot to switch it off which caused the fire.
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The incident comes just weeks after a hijacked residential building was also on fire and claimed the lives of over 70 people and displaced many. Days after the incident two incidents of building fires were reported.
SARS SUSPENDS SERVICES FOLLOWING FIERY BLAZE
Meanwhile, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has suspended its services at the Rissik Street branch in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, following a fire that broke out on Wednesday, 20 September.
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said the fire was successfully extinguished due to the prompt and efficient response by fire rescue services.
“All staff and taxpayers were immediately evacuated and no one incurred any serious injuries. As a result of the fire, SARS has suspended its services at the Rissik Street branch and will provide services virtually.
“Taxpayers are urged to book an appointment for assistance via the SARS website – www.sars.gov.za. Those who want to visit our offices can make an appointment to visit either the Randburg or Alberton branches,” Kieswetter said.
