The Umjindi Traffic Department building blaze under investigation, says Ngala
The cause of the blaze remains unknown as the police are continuing with their investigations into the fire
MBOMBELA – The Umjindi Traffic Department building in Brand Street was set alight in Barberton at about 23:58 last night.
Members of the Community Protection Forum (CPF) and the SAPS were on the scene. According to sources, the blaze was extinguished by traffic department head, Clarens Hobbs and another CPF member.
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The City of Mbombela Local Municipality spokesperson, Joseph Ngala informed Lowvelder that he was only made aware of the incident this morning.
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“At this stage, the police are still investigating the cause of the blaze and no arrests have been made,” he said.
An update will follow as more information becomes available.
