Joburg CBD fire causalities 'might increase' - EMS

Joburg CBD fire causalities 'might increase' - EMS

It's been confirmed that at least 64 people have been killed in a horrific building fire in central Johannesburg.

Joburg CBD fire causalities 'might increase' - EMS
JOBURG EMS

More than 40 others were injured in the blaze that broke out early on Thursday morning. 


READ: Toddler among 20 victims of Joburg building fire

 

Firefighters have managed to extinguish the flames but remain on the scene, damping down the area. 

 

Joburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Muluadzi says teams are still carrying out a search for other victims inside the five-storey building occupied by squatters. 


ALSO READ: Joburg building fire death toll at 56

 

"We are still continuing with our search and rescue operation, and that number might increase as the day progresses. The cause of the fire is still unknown."

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