Cape Town – A fire broke out at a building on Melle Street in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, near Jorissen and De Korte Streets, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, around 07:50.
Emergency services are reportedly on-site, and both motorists and pedestrians have been advised to avoid the area until it is cleared.
No injuries have been reported.
@CityofJoburgEMS Firefighters are currently attending to a building on fire in Braamfontein no injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire incident is still a subject of investigations, the building is used a Student accommodation. @CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety pic.twitter.com/3JD9t9wYgu
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) August 6, 2024
According to Times Live, spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg’s emergency services, Robert Mulaudzi, said the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
The building serves as housing for students.
Building Fire in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
A building fire has been reported on Melle Street in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, between Jorissen and De Korte Streets. Emergency services are currently on the scene. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area until the…
— SA REPORTS (@MARIUSBROODRYK) August 6, 2024
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