Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters responded to a house fire at the corner of Striker and Shibobo streets in Ext 7, Alexandra, on October 28.

EMS media officer Xolile Khumalo said the call was received at 13:20. Khumalo confirmed that the fire has since been extinguished and firefighters are conducting damping-down operations.

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She said no injuries have been reported at this stage, adding that the cause of the fire will be investigated as soon as all fire operations are concluded.

Khumalo said EMS continues to urge Johannesburg residents to use electrical appliances safely to prevent fires.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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