News24 reports that a chemical storage facility in Spartan, Kempton Park, burst into flames on Wednesday night, leaving some parts of Ekurhuleni covered in massive clouds of smoke.
It is believed that hazardous materials were on site. City of Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson Maswati Mdluli said the fire broke out at a property on Vuurslag Avenue at around 23:40. "The fire started at an Oricol Environmental Services chemical storage and sent massive smoke plumes over the Spartan area in Kempton Park," he indicated. Residents reportedly heard a series of explosions, believed to have been coming from the site. The blaze was already at an advanced stage when firefighters arrived on the scene. Additional resources and a hazardous materials team were deployed to assist firefighting efforts. The fire was successfully put out, and Mdluli said no one was injured.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard compiled by Nicole McCain at News24
- Read too, Still no word on safety of air around Joburg chemical factory after late-night blaze, at News24
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