The Greenhouse Bar: Patrons and staff hospitalised after raging fire

The Greenhouse Bar has reiterated that there were no fatalities when the venue burnt down on the evening of Saturday 26 February. 

Videos circulating on social media showed patrons running for their lives while others took their phones out and captured videos amid a raging fire.

PATRONS HOSPITALISED AFTER GREENHOUSE BAR FIRE

Marketing Manager at The Greenhouse Bar, Tarren Miller said management and staff took immediate action to contain the blaze. Emergency services were on the scene shortly after the fire broke out.  

“Greenhouse Bar is aware of six people being taken to hospital, three of which were patrons and three of which were staff members.  To our knowledge,  none of them suffered serious injuries.

“The Greenhouse bar remains concerned for the wellbeing of everyone who was present during the incident.  It has offered trauma counselling and medical assistance to all staff and will continue to provide this service as required.”

Tarren Miller

Miller said while the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the venue is cooperating fully with the authorities and looks forward to re-opening the Greenhouse Bar as soon as possible.

Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said police opened an inquiry docket.

Masondo said the cause of the fire has not yet been established, they are still waiting for a report from firefighters and forensic services.

EMS spokesperson, Nana Radebe said the cause of the fire was not investigated as the fire was extinguished by the people from the building.

It was previously reported that no injuries or fatalities were reported during the incident.

An eyewitness said he believed that several patrons still had outstanding bills when the fire gutted the restaurants.

“I had two tabs opened, which amounted to about R5 000. I couldn’t pay as the fire disrupted everything. I’m sure many people never paid bills, which is not our fault,”  he said.

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