Condolences are pouring in for the family, friends and colleagues of the two firefighters killed while fighting a blaze in Johannesburg CBD during the early hours of this morning.

According to reports the teams were called to a structural fire in Von Willigh street, Johannesburg CBD.

Paramedics were called to the scene to assist when reports were received of injured firefighters.

Upon their arrival, they found one firefighter already being treated for smoke inhalation. Paramedics were informed that two firefighters were still trapped in the building. At approximately 1am a firefighter was brought out by his colleagues.

He had no signs of life and they [paramedics] initiated CPR.

Despite all their efforts they were unable to revive him.

At approximately 3am another firefighter was brought from the building.

There was nothing that paramedics could do for him and he was declared dead on the scene.

Four other firefighters were treated on the scene for various injuries and transported to hospital.

The exact circumstances surrounding the fire is not yet known.