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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.

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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