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Fire at Tembisa Hospital – Public urged to avoid area

Residents are asked to avoid the area and to use alternative routes until the scene has been cleared by first responders.

UPDATE at 18:30

No fatalities have been reported.

Teams are currently searching the building

Reported at 18:11

A fire has broken out at Tembisa Hospital, located on Flint Mazibuko Street in Tembisa.

Emergency services are currently en route.

Emergency Services respond to fire at Tembisa Hospital. Photograph received.

Members of the public are urged to avoid the area to allow responders space to operate.

@kemptonexpressApril 19, 2025 – A fire has broken out at Tembisa Hospital, located on Flint Mazibuko Street in Tembisa. Emergency services are currently on the scene. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area to allow responders space to operate and to use alternative routes until the situation is under control and the scene has been cleared. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.♬ original sound – KemptonExpress

Motorists are also urged to use alternative routes until the situation is under control and the scene has been cleared.

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Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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Charmaine Slater

Editor for the Kempton Express and The Thembisan community newspapers. I am a dedicated journalist with a passion for community journalism and the residents we serve.
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