Thursday, October 09, 2014

Massive Kya Sand fire

Oscar Thomas
09 October 2014

Numerous shacks have caught fire in Riverbend Johannesburg North Today.

Firefighters and ER 24 medical personnel are on standby working to contain the fire and treat any potential patients.

ER24 Spokesperson Werner Vermaak said eight people suffered from smoke inhalation caused by the fire.

Vermaak said all eight people have been treated on the scene by paramedics and no one was taken to hospital.

Vermaak said the fire started between 11am and 12pm. The cause is not yet known.

"It started at Riverbend in Kya Sand and moved towards Malibongwe. At the moment, the blaze is under control Vermaak added.

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