CBD blaze claims two lives
Paramedics were called to the scene to assist when reports were received of injured firefighters.
Condolences poured in last week for the family, friends and colleagues of the two firefighters killed while fighting a blaze in the Johannesburg CBD during the early hours of Sunday morning, May 17.
According to reports, the teams were called to a structural fire in Von Willigh Street in the 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 inside the building. At approximately 1am, a firefighter was brought out by his colleagues.
He had no signs of life and the paramedics initiated CPR.
Despite their efforts, they were unable to revive him.
At approximately 3am, another firefighter was brought from the building.
There was nothing the paramedics could do for him and he was declared dead at the scene.
Four other firefighters were treated at the scene for various injuries and transported to hospital.
The exact circumstances surrounding the fire is not yet known.
