A fire broke out at the Accident and Emergency Unit of Tembisa Hospital earlier this evening.

Firefighters and Gauteng Emergency Medical Services are still on scene and working to contain the situation.

“All patients who were in the Accident and Emergency Unit have been safely evacuated to a secure area within the hospital,” confirmed Motalatale Modiba, head of communication for the Gauteng Department of Health.

Emergency teams remain on site and are monitoring the area to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and infrastructure.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Initial report: Fire at Tembisa Hospital – Public urged to avoid area

Watch: Fire at Tembisa Hospital

@kemptonexpress April 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. #localnews #Thembisa #Fire #TiktokNews #cityofekurhuleni #emergencyservices #TembisaHospital ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress