Joburg CBD fire: Death toll climbs to 64
According to reports, a fire broke out at a five-storey building in Johannesburg in the early hours of this morning.
10:13
The City of Joburg EMS has confirmed that the death toll has risen to 73.
Latest update is 73 fatalities and 52 injured still continuing with search and recovery operation
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) August 31, 2023
09:30
The death toll now stands at 64, the City of Joburg EMS confirmed in a Facebook post.
“Firefighters continue search and recovery operations as the death toll of this morning’s fire at a five-storey building in the Johannesburg CBD rises to 64. Over 43 other people have also been injured, with the number likely to increase,” the post states.
09:00
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says 63 bodies have been recovered.
Latest update 63 bodies recoverd and 43 injured still continuing with search and recovery operation
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) August 31, 2023
08:00
A blaze in Johannesburg’s CBD has already claimed the lives of at least 58 people.
“The firefighters attended to the fire at a five-storey building in Johannesburg CBD on the corner of Alberts and Delver streets,” Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi told The Citizen.
13 people have died in fire at a five storey building in the Joburg CBD. There are also multiple injuries @CityofJoburgEMS spokesman @RobertMulaudzi said the cause of the fire is being investigated @TheCitizen_News @Lesufi pic.twitter.com/0ek2nV3OVD
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“There are also 43 people who were treated for smoke inhalation and various injuries and [some] were transported to various healthcare facilities in the City of Johannesburg for further medical care.”
According to Mulaudzi, the cause of the fire will be investigated.
Latest update 52 bodies recoverd and 43 injured still continuing with search and recovery
— Cojems Spokesperson (@RobertMulaudzi) August 31, 2023
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