Firefighters and private security teams contain Shoprite fire in Mbombela
Quick action prevents flames from spreading to neighbouring CBD properties while the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
A joint effort involving municipal firefighters and private security fire response teams helped contain a fire that broke out at the Shoprite store on the corner of Bester and Brown streets in Mbombela on Sunday, November 1, at about 13:25.
Emergency teams from Fidelity Secure Fire, ResqueOne, ACS Spartan Lowveld Fire Response and Mbombela Fire and Rescue attended the scene and worked together to bring the fire under control.
Their combined efforts ensured that the blaze was contained before it could spread to neighbouring properties, preventing further potential damage.
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No injuries were reported
Cause of fire remains unknown
The fire has since been completely contained, and the area remains under monitoring. However, the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Attempts to obtain comment from City of Mbombela spokesperson Joseph Ngala were unsuccessful, while Shoprite management was also unavailable to comment on the incident or provide an estimate of the damage.
