A firefighter sustained a severe leg injury while responding to a significant fire at the Phelindaba Brewery near Atteridgeville on Saturday.
Emergency teams, including those from Central, Philip Nel Park, and Atteridgeville, were summoned to the scene to combat the flames.
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Efforts to Contain the Fire
As reported by Emergency Services spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni, the fire engulfed the brewery’s decanting area and extended to the canteen building.
Firefighters employed aggressive strategies to control the fire and protect adjacent properties.
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“By 18:22, the fire in the canteen was mainly contained, while the blaze in the decanting area was controlled by 18:49,” Mnguni reported. However, complications arose when the roof collapsed during the operation.
Due to the presence of hazardous materials like caustic soda, additional resources, including foam tenders and a hazardous materials unit, were deployed to the site. The fire was completely extinguished by Sunday morning.
Firefighter Injury
During the incident, a firefighter slipped and sustained a serious leg injury. He is currently receiving medical care.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities are evaluating the damage’s extent.
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