The fire started at about 12:00.

A person was allegedly cooking inside one of the stores when the explosion happened.

Investigations still underway to determine the cause of the fire.

A person is trapped inside a car that was parked near Ultra Liquor.

The owner of the car told www.mobserver.co.za that he was inside the liquor store when the fire started.

When he came out of the store his car was on fire and passengers were trapped inside his car.

Fire fighters are still battling the fire and fire fighters from Emalahleni are on the scene assisting.

Two cars burnt to the ground.