WATCH: Factory fire in Germiston triggers safety alert after diesel enters stormwater system
Motorists and residents are urged to avoid Power Road and Railway Street as investigations continue into an early-morning factory fire that sent burning diesel through the stormwater network.
Residents and motorists are urged to exercise caution around Power Road and Railway Street in Germiston following a factory fire that broke out in the early hours of the morning.
According to DEMS, oil believed to be diesel flowed from the burning property into the stormwater system, igniting flames along its route and creating hazardous conditions in the surrounding area.
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Fire crews responded promptly and successfully extinguished the blaze. Investigations into the cause of the fire are under way, with a full report from the fire department still pending.
DEMS spokesperson William Ntladi said several factors would be considered during the investigation.
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@bedfordview.edenv Early-morning fire at a Germiston factory caused burning diesel to flow through the stormwater drains, prompting authorities to restrict access on Power Road and Railway Street. Some videos by SWS Security #GermistonNews #FactoryFire #StormwaterHazard #DEMS #RoadClosure
“At this stage, all we know is that the fire originated inside the factory. Thick, dark smoke affected nearby businesses,” he said. “The first team on scene did an excellent job containing the fire and systematically extinguishing the flames.”
Authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant and to avoid the area where possible until it is declared safe and reopened to traffic.
