Officials investigating Umvoti Ultra City fire breakout

Officials investigating Umvoti Ultra City fire breakout

The Kwadukuza Fire Department says it is investigating the circumstances that led to the huge blaze that broke out yesterday at the Umvoti Ultra City on the N2 northbound, between Stanger and Ballito.

Ultra City fire
IPSS Medical Rescue

Fire fighters have managed to bring the blaze under control after two hours. IPSS spokesperson Paul Herbst says three tankers caught alight and everyone there had to be evacuated.


Nonhlanhla Mkhwanazi says there is no clear indication of what started the fire.


"We will be getting a forensic report informing as to exactly what transpired. Also with the video footage that will help," she said.


"Everyone has been accounted for and there have been no injuries whatsoever, Mkhwanazi said.

(Photo: IPSS, video: Amanda Brown)

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