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IOL News reports that a probe is under way to establish the cause of the devastating fire that gutted a tyre factory in Rosslyn in Pretoria North on Saturday amid claims by the DA that the City of Tshwane refused assistance from private fire fighters during the blaze.
Lindsay Mnguni, spokesperson for the Tshwane Emergency Services Department, disputed the DA's claims, saying the department responded promptly to the fire and deployed sufficient resources to the scene to carry out effective firefighting operations. But, DA councillor Ally Makhafula, alleged the city’s fire engines struggled to get access to water at hydrants while the private fire brigade had a fire engine with water ready to go. Mnguni said while the emergency services department appreciated offers of assistance during large-scale incidents, all firefighting operations within municipal boundaries must adhere to established regulatory frameworks and safety protocols.
In Makhafula’s view, the city should collaborate with the provincial and national government to modernise the outdated regulatory framework by establishing a clear, contemporary licensing system that enables competent private services to operate lawfully and transparently, complementing municipal responders rather than working against them. No injuries were reported during the incident and the cause of the fire remains undetermined pending further investigation.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Rapula Moatshe at IOL News
- Read too, Tempers rise as DA says City of Tshwane blocked private firefighters from factory blaze, at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
- En ook, Brandbestryders stuit fabriekbrand in Pretoria-Noord, by Maroela Media
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