Charlotte Maxeke Hospital fire 'couldn't be controlled' due to 'broken' hydrants

18 April 2021 - 00:04
By nomahlubi sonjica AND Nomahlubi Sonjica

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, which has been closed after a fire forced the evacuation of nearly 700 patients, had no working fire hydrants.

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