WATCH: Raging fire rips through Durban warehouse
Updated | By Nomfundo Ngcobo
Durban fire crews are trying to extinguish a fire that broke out at a warehouse on Brickfield Road, in Sydenham on Monday morning.
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There've been no reports of injuries or fatalities and at this point, the cause of the blaze isn't known.
Kyle Van Reenen, who's with EMER-G-MED, says medics are standing by.
The road's been closed, and motorists have been asked to avoid the area for now.
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"When we received the call, the building was already evacuated. The building seems very much alight. eThekwini fire and rescue members are busy battling the flames.
"The South African Police Service have assisted by closing the road. Paramedics are on standby for any injuries should they occur."
Brickfield road building fire. Avoid the area. @ECR_Newswatch @ecrtraffic @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/hCsJ5SC5ao
— Paul (@DurbanFire) May 10, 2021
Video supplied: A fire has broken out in a warehouse on Brickfield Road in Durban. @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/1izlgtcdHE
— Nomfundo Seabreeze (@NomfundoSeabre_) May 10, 2021
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