WATCH | Joburg emergency services brief media on CBD fire

City of Joburg emergency services are giving an update on the latest developments on the deadly fire in Johannesburg’s city centre.

Firefighters at the 5-storey Osindiso building.
Firefighters at the 5-storey Osindiso building. (Thabo Tshabalala)

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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