Watch: 100s of patients evacuated amid blaze at Pretoria East Hospital

A fire that broke out at a Tshwane hospital was brought under control at about 20:00 last night.

December 6, 2024
Corné van Zyl and Tshiamo Boikhutso 1 minute read
Hundreds of patients were evacuated during the hospital blaze. Photo: Supplied

Hundreds of patients were evacuated from Pretoria East Hospital after a fire broke out yesterday.

According to Pretoria Rekord, a swift response from emergency services saw officials working to secure the area and ensure safety.

It is believed that various ambulance services transported the patients to nearby hospitals.

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By 20:00, the fire was brought under control.

Ward 101 Councillor Malcolm Ian de Klerk confirmed that all patients had been safely evacuated, with various emergency services actively responding on-site.

Reliable sources at the scene confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Earlier reports suggest the fire may have originated in the hospital’s compressor room, though this has not been confirmed.

At the time of the fire, hundreds of people, including concerned loved ones and curious spectators, gathered outside the hospital.

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December 6, 2024
Corné van Zyl and Tshiamo Boikhutso 1 minute read

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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