8 Shops Burned in Jeppe and Polly Street Fire in Johannesburg in Viral Video, SA Concerned
- A fire broke out sometime before 5am on the corner of Jeppe and Polly Streets in the Johannesburg CBD
- Xolile Khumalo, the spokesperson for the Emergency Medical Services, told Briefly News that eight shops were affected by the flames and nobody was injured
- Netizens are stunned at yet another blaze tearing through the city and lamented its poor condition
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South Africans are convinced that Johannesburg is on the verge of destruction after another fire broke out on the corner of Jeppe Street and Polly Street in the CBD.
The fire occurred in the early morning, and Johannesburg Emergency Management Services’ spokesperson Xolile Khumalo told Briefly News that shops in the area were affected. Netizens believe that the fires in Johannesburg are a sign of the end of the city.
Fire breaks out in Johannesburg CBD
Crime activist Yusuf Abramjee posted a video of the fire on his X account, @Abramjee. In the video, smoke is billowing out of the building that caught fire and firefighters are trying to extinguish the flames. Khumalo said that the fire was contained and eight shops were affected. No injuries were reported.
No injuries: Khumalo
“The city of Joburg EMS firefighters are attending to a fire call received at 04:55 this morning on corner Jeppe and Polly Streets, Joburg. Two small shops are on fire. No injuries have been reported. EMS Fire Inspectors are standing by to investigate the cause of the fire.
“EMS urges the community of Johannesburg to exercise extra precautions when using electrical appliances or braziers. Please ensure these are switched off or put out when not used. Stay safe and take care during this cold weather,” she said.
This fire is one of a string of fires that have broken out in Johannesburg, including one that killed more than 69 people in the CBD.
View the latest fire video here:
Mzansi concerned about Johannesburg
Netizens commented on the condition of the city, which has caught fire a few times, including another fire that broke out in Braamfontein.
Poepaul said:
“Another successful ANC-run province.”
Real African wrote:
“No official is willing to clean Joburg and surrounding areas, and these people tell us they are hard at work. Which work, because Joburg is worse than ever before?”
Rembla pointed out:
“JHB is moving right in the direction of disaster as predicted.”
Akani asked:
“What’s going on in Joburg with burning buildings?”
Bless exclaimed:
“Joburg is going down. Soon you will see JSE burning.”
Fire breaks out at SABC
In a similar article, Briefly News reported that a fire broke out at the SABC building.
The Joburg EMS was called to a fire that burned parts of Radio Park in Aukland. EMS workers evacuated employees before anyone was hurt and the fire was contained.
Netizens are concerned about what's happening in the City of Johannesburg and suspect foul play is behind the spate of fires in Joburg.
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