City of Joburg emergency services are giving an update on the latest developments on the deadly fire in Johannesburg’s city centre.
The fire broke out in a building early on Thursday, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
The death toll has risen to 73 and is likely to increase as firefighters make their way through the building on a search and rescue mission.
Emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said firefighters were alerted to the fire in a building on the corner of Delvers and Albert streets at about 1.30am.
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City of Joburg emergency services are giving an update on the latest developments on the deadly fire in Johannesburg’s city centre.
The fire broke out in a building early on Thursday, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
The death toll has risen to 73 and is likely to increase as firefighters make their way through the building on a search and rescue mission.
Emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said firefighters were alerted to the fire in a building on the corner of Delvers and Albert streets at about 1.30am.
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